Allergic rhinitis is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an
immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated inflammation of the membranes lining the nose (1). It was …

Abstract IL-4 and IL-13 are pleiotropic Th2 cytokines produced by a wide variety of different
cell types and responsible for a broad range of biology and functions. Physiologically, Th2 …

BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis represents a global health problem affecting 10% to 20% of
the population. The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines have been …

Background Ambient fine-particle particulate matter (PM2. 5) exposure is associated with the
decline in pulmonary function, prevalence of coronary heart disease and incidence of …

Epidemiological studies suggest that an increase of diesel exhaust particles (DEP) in
ambient air corresponds to an increase in hospital-recorded myocardial infarctions within 48 …

Background Toxicants can cross the placenta and expose the developing fetus to chemical
contamination leading to possible adverse health effects, by potentially inducing alterations …

Purpose Diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) can induce and trigger airway
hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

Particulate matter in the environment: pulmonary and cardiov... : Current Opinion in Pulmonary
Medicine Particulate matter in the environment: pulmonary and cardiovascular effects …

Exposure to urban particulate matter (UPM) exacerbates asthmatic lung inflammation. Lung
dendritic cells (DCs) are critical for stimulating T cell immunity and in maintaining airway …

Climate change is not just jeopardizing the health of our planet, but it is increasingly
impacting our immune health. There is an expanding body of evidence that climate-related …