Exposure to Indoor Particulate Matter Worsens the Symptoms and Acute Exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients of Southwestern Taiwan: A Pilot Study

Ambient particulate matter (PM) can trigger adverse reactions in the respiratory system, but less is known about the effect of indoor PM. In this longitudinal study, we investigated the relationships between indoor PM and clinical parameters in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructi...

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Main Authors: Miao-Ching Chi, Su-Er Guo, Su-Lun Hwang, Chiang-Ting Chou, Chieh-Mo Lin, Yu-Ching Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/1/4