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 …

Inflammation of the human lung is mediated in response to different stimuli (eg, physical,
radioactive, infective, pro-allergenic or toxic) such as cigarette smoke and environmental …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) has long been implicated in the induction of a battery
of genes involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. AhR is a …

The lung is a delicate organ with a large surface area that is continuously exposed to the
external environment, and is therefore highly vulnerable to exogenous sources of oxidative …

Allergic asthma has a global prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. Many environmental
factors, such as pollutants and allergens, are highly relevant to allergic asthma. The most …

Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the conducting airways that has strong association
with allergic sensitization. The disease is characterized by a polarized Th-2 (T-helper-2) …

It is widely accepted that air pollution can exacerbate asthma in those who already have the
condition. What is less clear is whether air pollution can contribute to the initiation of new …

Acute and chronic lung injuries are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Lung
injury can affect several components of the respiratory system, including the airways …

Over the past decades, asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis and eczema,
have become increasingly common, but the reason for this increased prevalence is still …

Although several studies reported that cytotoxic effects of various nanoparticles are partially
due to induction of oxidative stress, it is unclear how oxidative state of the cell per se could …