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 …

Air pollutants include toxic particles and gases emitted in large quantities from many
different combustible materials. They also include particulate matter (PM) and ozone, and …

Exposure to air pollutants has been correlated with an increase in the severity of asthma and
in the exacerbation of pre-existing asthma. However, whether or not environmental pollution …

Rising pollution levels resulting from vehicular emissions and the depletion of petroleum-
based fuels have left mankind in pursuit of alternatives. There are stringent regulations …

Purpose Nanoparticles (NPs) may cause cell and tissue damage, leading to local and
systemic inflammatory responses and adverse effects on health due to the inhalation of …

Background Ambient air pollution accelerates lung function decline among adults, however,
there are limited data about its role in the development and progression of early stages of …

Ambient air pollution has become a common problem worldwide. Exposure to pollutant
particles causes many health conditions, having a particular impact on pulmonary and …

Amongst the various forms of lung injury; pulmonary fibrosis remains the most intricate form
with limited therapeutic options to both the patient and the physicians. Bleomycin (BLM) is a …

Background Epidemiological studies suggest increased risk of lung cancer associated with
diesel exhaust (DE) exposure. However, DE-induced lung fibrosis may lead to cancer and …

The interaction between chronic inflammation and neural dysfunction points to a link
between the nervous and immune systems in the airways. In particular, environmental …