Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common airway disorder. In particular,
acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) can significantly reduce pulmonary function. The …

Importance In a period of dynamic change in health care technology, delivery, and
behaviors, tracking trends in health and health care can provide a perspective on what is …

Airborne particles have been associated with a range of adverse cardiopulmonary
outcomes, which has driven its monitoring at stationary central sites throughout the world …

Rapid economic expansion, industrialization, urbanisation and construction in the Middle
East Area (MEA) have led to an increase in the levels of air pollution, resulting in serious …

Background: In a previous study, we provided evidence that a decline in fine particulate
matter (PM 2.5) air pollution during the period between 2000 and 2007 was associated with …

It remains unknown how fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) constituents affect differently the
fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO, a biomarker of airway inflammation) …

Air pollution exposure is a well-established risk factor for several adverse respiratory
outcomes, including airways diseases and lung cancer. Few studies have investigated the …

Recent epidemiological evidence supports the hypothesis that health effects from inhalation
of ambient particulate matter (PM) are governed by more than just the mass of PM inhaled …

Satellite measurements have been widely used to estimate particulate matter (PM) on the
ground, which can affect human health adversely. However, such estimation from space is …

Background: Short-term associations between size-fractionated particulate air pollution and
circulating biomarkers are not well established, especially in developing countries with high …