A well-functioning immune system is vital for a healthy body. Inadequate and excessive
immune responses underlie diverse pathologies such as serious infections, metastatic …

Background There has been a notable increase in knowledge production on air pollution
and human health. Objective To analyze the state of the art on the effects of air pollution on …

This study has two goals. The first is to explain the geo-environmental determinants of the
accelerated diffusion of COVID-19 that is generating a high level of deaths. The second is to …

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by variable airflow obstruction,
bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and airway inflammation. Evidence suggests that air …

Background Air pollution is a major environmental hazard to human health and a leading
cause of morbidity for asthma worldwide. Objectives To assess the current evidence on short …

Background: Asthma is the most prevalent chronic respiratory disease worldwide, affecting
358 million people in 2015. Ambient air pollution exacerbates asthma among populations …

According to the World Bank Group, 36 of the 50 most polluted cities in the European Union
are in Poland. Thus, ambient air pollution and its detrimental health effects are a matter of …

Air pollution is a worrisome risk factor for global morbidity and mortality and plays a special
role in many respiratory conditions. It contributes to around 8 million deaths/year, with …

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases worldwide. It affects all ages
but frequently begins in childhood. Initiation and exacerbations may depend on individual …

Rationale: Current evidence on the relationship between long-term exposure to air pollution
and new onset of chronic lung disease is inconclusive. Objectives: To examine associations …