Experimental determination of the respiratory tract deposition of diesel combustion particles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Experimental determination of the respiratory tract deposition of diesel combustion particles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Air pollution, mainly from combustion, is one of the leading global health risk factors. A susceptible group is the more than 200 million people worldwide suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are few dat...

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Main Authors: Löndahl Jakob, Swietlicki Erik, Rissler Jenny, Bengtsson Agneta, Boman Christoffer, Blomberg Anders, Sandström Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
Lung deposition
Toxicity
Health effects
Air pollution
Agglomerate
Nanoparticles
Aerosol
COPD
Diesel exhaust
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/30

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