Limited data were on the acute respiratory responses in the elderly in response to personal
exposure of particulate matter (PM). In order to evaluate the changes of airway inflammation …

This article summarises key themes from a symposium held during the recent European
Respiratory Society congress, which took place in Vienna, Austria, 7–11 September 2024 …

Background Air pollution, notably particulate matter (PM), significantly impacts chronic
respiratory disease such chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although asthma …

Particulate matter (PM) in ambient air is associated with many adverse health outcomes.
Although many anthropogenic activities are associated with PM release in indoor settings …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is impacted by exposure to environmental
contaminants. Improving health literacy on this topic might help to optimize health outcomes …

Air pollution was identified as the fourth largest level 2 risk factor contributing to attributable
deaths on a global scale. The processes of landfill operation, waste incineration, and …

The impact on human health from environmental pollution is receiving increasing attention.
In the case of respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

Asthma is a multifaceted inflammatory disease of the airways, which takes a heavy toll on
public health and quality of life in Bulgaria. The present study aimed to investigate the short …

The study presents trends in the long-term treatment of patients with COPD. For a period of
four years, 426 patients diagnosed with COPD were followed. The average duration is …

Asthma is a multifaceted inflammatory disease of the airways, which takes a heavy toll on
public health and quality of life in Bulgaria. The present study aimed to investigate the short …