The prevalence of allergic airway diseases such as asthma and rhinitis has increased
dramatically to epidemic proportions worldwide. Besides air pollution from industry derived …

Dust storms are strong winds which lead to particle exposure over extensive areas. These
storms influence air quality on both a local and global scale which lead to both short and …

Background In this descriptive case series, 80 soldiers from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with
inhalational exposures during service in Iraq and Afghanistan were evaluated for dyspnea …

Since 2001, more than 2.7 million US military personnel have been deployed in support of
operations in Southwest Asia and Afghanistan. Land-based personnel experienced …

Background Open burning of anthropogenic sources can release hazardous emissions and
has been associated with increased prevalence of cardiopulmonary health outcomes …

ABSTRACT Purpose The Millennium Cohort Study, the US Department of Defense's largest
and longest running study, was conceived in 1999 to investigate the effects of military …

The adverse health consequences of the Iraq War (2003–11) were profound. We conclude
that at least 116 903 Iraqi non-combatants and more than 4800 coalition military personnel …

This descriptive case series retrospectively reviewed medical records from thirty-one
previously healthy, war-fighting veterans who self-reported exposure to airborne hazards …

This text introduces readers to military families, their resilience, and the challenges of
military life. Personal stories from active duty, National Guard, reservists, veterans, and their …

Summary Veterans postdeployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan with respiratory
symptoms should undergo an exposure assessment and comprehensive medical …