Air pollution is a ubiquitous problem and comprises gaseous and particulate matter (PM).
Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that exposure to PM is associated with impaired …

Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 μm (PM2. 5) is a continuing challenge to pulmonary
health. Here, we investigated the mechanisms involved in PM2. 5 exposure-induced acute …

Increased levels of particulate air pollution (PM 10) have been implicated as a causal agent
in pulmonary disease exacerbation and increased deaths from respiratory and …

Background Several epidemiological and laboratory studies have evidenced the fact that
atmospheric particulate matter (PM) increases the risk of respiratory morbidity. It is well …

Air pollution is associated with morbidity and mortality induced by respiratory diseases.
However, the mechanisms therein involved are not yet fully clarified. Thus, we tested the …

The adverse effects of polluted air on human health have been increasingly appreciated
worldwide. It is estimated that outdoor air pollution is associated with the death of 4.2 million …

Recent studies have suggested a link between inhaled particulate matter (PM) exposure
and increased mortality and morbidity associated with cardiorespiratory diseases. Since the …

Exposure to higher levels of air pollution particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic
diameter of less than 2.5 μm (PM 2.5) links with an increased risk of cardiovascular and …

The association between airborne fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) concentration and the risk
of respiratory diseases has been well documented by epidemiological studies. However, the …

Epidemiologic and animal studies have shown that exposure to particulate matter air
pollution (PM) is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis. Whether PM-induced …