Air Pollution
Wildfire smoke, air pollutants ‘bad news’ for rheumatoid arthritis, RA-ILD risk
Increasing wildfire incidence, along with greater overall air pollution, may be contributing to risks for rheumatoid arthritis and RA-associated interstitial lung disease, according to findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Asthma ED visit hot spots differ in pediatric, adult populations
SAN DIEGO — Locations in California with high rates of asthma-related ED visits and high air pollution levels differed based on age, with higher pollution identified in hot spots for pediatric patients, according to a poster presentation.
Early ozone exposure linked to elevated odds for asthma, wheeze in early childhood
As average ozone exposure in the first 2 years of life rose, so did the likelihood for caregiver-reported asthma and wheeze in children aged 4 to 6 years, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.
Advocacy groups push back against EPA’s plan to reconsider environmental protections
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced plans to initiate 31 actions that may roll back environmental protections to stimulate the economy, but advocacy organizations contend that these plans will impair health and cost lives.
Air pollution exposure elevates risk for blood clot hospitalization
Long-term exposure to certain air pollutants significantly increased risk for venous thromboembolism, according to results of an observational study.
Global lung cancer mortality related to tobacco drops, particulate matter rises in 2019
From 1990 to 2019, global lung cancer mortality rates related to tobacco have gone down, whereas rates related to ambient particulate matter have gone up, according to results published in eClinicalMedicine.
Exposure to nitrogen oxides, particulate matter increase risk for autoimmune disease
Exposure to various air pollutants, such as PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides, increases the risk for several autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Scientific Reports.
Q&A: Physicians can help patients with respiratory diseases prepare for wildfires
As wildfires continue to spread across the Los Angeles area, residents with asthma and other respiratory diseases face increased risks to their health.
Canadian wildfire pollution negatively impacted Eastern US residents’ lungs, heart
Despite living far away from Canada, Maryland residents experienced more cardiopulmonary disease health concerns in June 2023 believed to be due to Canadian wildfire pollution, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.
Children’s lung function improved with classroom, bedroom air purification
In a set of healthy school-aged children, several lung function measures, including FEV1 and FVC, improved with classroom plus bedroom air purification, according to results published in JAMA Pediatrics.