Potential role of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air pollution-induced non-malignant respiratory diseases

Abstract Epidemiological studies have found strong associations between air pollution and respiratory effects including development and/or exacerbation of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as increased occurrence of respiratory infections and lung cancer. It has become...

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Main Authors: Marit Låg, Johan Øvrevik, Magne Refsnes, Jørn A. Holme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-020-01563-1