The role of air pollution in the initiation of asthma is controversial. We sought to model the
potential effects of air pollution on immune responses to inhaled allergens in developing …

There are continuing concerns regarding the respiratory health effects of airborne particulate
matter (PM) after the destruction of the World Trade Centre (WTC). We examined cytokine …

The purpose of this study was the development of a new incubation system that can allow
continuous exposure of lung tissue to complex atmospheres as a tool for the assessment of …

Following the completion of a course of fixed appliance treatment, it is necessary to remove
the brackets, bands and tubes along with any residual adhesive from the teeth. The …

Background Decreasing exposure to airborne particulates was previously associated with
reduced age-related decline in lung function. However, whether the benefit from improved …

Recent studies support a participation of fine airborne particulate matter (PM) with an
aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm in the effects of air pollutants on health. Particulate …

Objectives We investigated the association between particulate matter less than 10 µm in
aerodynamic diameter (PM 10) exposure and non-accidental mortality in Asian populations …

To investigate the relative importance of inhaled particulates and soluble components in the
response to inhaled hay dust suspension (HDS), heaves (previously termed chronic …

Precision-cut rat lung slices in organotypic culture placed in a biphasic air/liquid system
were used for this study. This model allowed pathological as well as cellular and molecular …

Abstract Rationale The Environmental Exposure Unit (EEU), a controlled allergen exposure
model of allergic rhinitis (AR), has traditionally utilized seasonal allergens. We sought to …