The impacts of ambient PM 2.5 on public health have become great concerns worldwide,
especially in the developing countries. Epidemiological and toxicological studies have …

The increasing number of population-based and epidemiologic associations between
oxidant pollutant exposures and cardiopulmonary disease exacerbation, decrements in …

Emerging epidemiological evidence suggests that exposure to particulate matter (PM) air
pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular events but the exact mechanism by which PM …

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

Air pollution-related particulate matter (PM) exposure reportedly enhances allergic airway
inflammation. Some studies have shown an association between PM exposure and a risk for …

Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is characterized by excessive bronchoconstriction in
response to nonspecific stimuli, thereby leading to airway stenosis and increased airway …

This review reports the role of oxidative stress in impairing the function of lung exposed to
particulate matter (PM). PM constitutes a heterogeneous mixture of various types of particles …

Outdoor air pollution is a major environmental health problem throughout the world. In
particular, exposure to particulate matter (PM) has been associated with the development …

Compelling evidence indicates that exposure to air pollution particulate matter (PM) affects
human health. However, how PM composition interacts with PM-size to cause adverse …

Background Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of
lipids and fibrous plaque in the arteries. Its etiology is very complicated and its risk factors …