A systematic literature review was carried out to examine the impact of portable air purifiers
(PAPs) on indoor air quality (PM 2.5) and health, focussing on adults and children in indoor …

Continued vigilance will be essential to lessen the effects of air pollution on human health
and pulmonary disease. Cooperation at a multinational level will be required on the part of …

The COVID-19 epidemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has resulted in 3352 deaths in
China as of April 12, 2020. This study aimed to investigate the associations between …

Objective The association between exposure to ambient particles with a median
aerodynamic diameter less than 10/2.5 µm (particulate matter, PM10/2.5) and COPD …

Rationale: Few studies have examined associations between long-term exposure to fine
particulate matter (PM2. 5) and lung function decline in adults. Objectives: To determine if …

Nitrogen dioxide is a common air pollutant with growing evidence of health impacts
independent of other common pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter. However, the …

Background Ozone effects on lung function are particularly important to understand in the
context of the air pollution-health outcomes epidemiologic literature, given the complex …

Rationale: Individuals with asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap
syndrome (ACOS), have more rapid decline in lung function, more frequent exacerbations …

Air pollution is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world, particularly in
individuals with existing lung disease. Of the most common air pollutants, particulate matter …

Introduction Air pollution impacts health by increasing mortality and the incidence of acute
events in unhealthy individuals. In contrast, the acute effects of pollution in healthy …