Air pollution is a complex mixture of gaseous and particulate components, each of which has
detrimental effects on human health. While the composition of air pollution varies greatly …

Particulate matter (PM) is the principal component of air pollution. PM includes a range of
particle sizes, such as coarse, fine, and ultrafine particles. Particles that are< 100 nm in …

The health effects of air pollution have been subject to intense study in recent years.
Exposure to pollutants such as airborne participate matter and ozone has been associated …

Generation of oxidatively damaged DNA by particulate matter (PM) is hypothesized to occur
via production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammation. We investigated this …

The airflow limitation that defines chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the
result of a prolonged time constant for lung emptying, caused by increased resistance of the …

The pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is based on the innate
and adaptive inflammatory immune response to the inhalation of toxic particles and gases …

The relationship between outdoor atmospheric pollution by particulate matter and the
morbidity and mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections was recently …

Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene result in
defective epithelial cAMP-dependent Cl− secretion and increased airway Na+ absorption …

Several studies have demonstrated that exposure to particulate matter (PM) of different size
fractions is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this review …

Background Particulate matter (PM) is a key pollutant in ambient air that has been
associated with negative health conditions in urban environments. The aim of this study was …