Cigarette-related cadmium and environmental pollution exposure are reflected in airway ultrafine particle content
Introduction Particulate matter (PM) and cigarette-related cadmium exposure increases inflammation and smokers' susceptibility to developing lung diseases. The majority of inhaled metals are attached to the surface of ultrafine particles (UFPs). A low inhaled UFP content in exhaled breath conde...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-09-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/3/00361-2019.full |