Short-Term Particulate Air Pollution Exposure is Associated with Increased Severity of Respiratory and Quality of Life Symptoms in Patients with Fibrotic Sarcoidosis

Short-Term Particulate Air Pollution Exposure is Associated with Increased Severity of Respiratory and Quality of Life Symptoms in Patients with Fibrotic Sarcoidosis

This study aimed to determine if short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) is associated with increased symptoms or lung function decline in fibrotic sarcoidosis. Sixteen patients with fibrotic sarcoidosis complicated by frequent exacerbations completed pulmonary function test...

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Main Authors: Cheryl S. Pirozzi, Daniel L. Mendoza, Yizhe Xu, Yue Zhang, Mary Beth Scholand, Robert P. Baughman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
sarcoidosis
air pollution
particulate matter
ozone
signs and symptoms
respiratory
pulmonary function tests
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/6/1077

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