A number of epidemiological studies have associated increased cardiopulmonary mortality
and hospital admissions with episodes of high particulate air pollution. Inhaled particles …

In vitro exposure to aerosols at the air–liquid interface (ALI) preserves the physical and
chemical characteristics of aerosol particles. Although frequently described as being a more …

Ambient particulate matter (PM) is an environmental factor that has been associated with
increased respiratory morbidity and mortality. The major effect of ambient PM on the …

Epidemiologic and occupational studies demonstrated that ambient particulate matter (PM)
and diesel exhaust particles (DEP) exert deleterious effects on human cardiopulmonary …

Exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) has been linked to aggravation of respiratory
symptoms, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality. Although the …

The relationship between ambient particulate matter exposure and health has been well
established. Ultrafine particles (UFP) with a diameter of 100 nm or less are known to …

PM10, the commonly used indicator of respirable environmental suspended particulate
matter with a mean aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 μm, is composed of organic or …

In the recent literature there has been an increased interest in the effects of particulate
matter on the respiratory tract. The objective of this study was to use an in vitro model of type …

Diesel exhaust and its particles (DEP) have been under scrutiny for health effects in
humans. In the development of these effects inflammation is regarded as a key process …

Background Several studies have demonstrated an association between exposure to
ambient particulate matter (PM) and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Inflammation …