Importance Few studies have investigated the association of long-term ambient ozone
exposures with respiratory morbidity among individuals with a heavy smoking history …

Background Currently, there is limited knowledge regarding which imaging assessments of
asthma are associated with accelerated longitudinal decline in lung function. Objectives We …

Significant progress has been made in reducing emissions of air pollutants in the San
Joaquin Valley in California. Nevertheless, from May to October, the valley still experiences …

• Inhaling polluted ambient air has many health effects, including childhood onset of asthma,
and onset and progression of atherosclerosis• Vulnerable people can consider using well …

Humans are exposed to a wide range of air pollutants known to be associated with adverse
health effects. These pollutants can be associated with a wide range of activities and …

Exposure to fine atmospheric particulate matter (PM) is known to induce lung inflammation
and injury; however, the way in which sophisticated endogenous lung repair and …

Background Long-term exposure to PM2. 5 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic
diameter of≤ 2.5 μm) is associated with pulmonary injury and emphysema in patients with …

Particulate matter source apportionment (SA) is the basis and premise for preventing and
controlling haze pollution scientifically and effectively. Traditional offline SA methods lack …

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) have been associated with adverse respiratory
outcomes, but long-term effect of personal exposure on lung function remains largely …

Residential green space and neighborhood walkability are important foundations of a
healthy and sustainable city. Yet, their associations with atherosclerosis, the disease …