Air Pollution
Nasal key driver genes linked to ozone, fine particulate matter exposure in asthma
WASHINGTON — Among patients with asthma, various nasal key driver genes are linked to ozone and fine particulate matter exposure, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Q&A: Zero-emission vehicles, clean power prevent respiratory illnesses in children
Transportation pollution puts children’s health at risk on a daily basis, but a switch to zero-emission vehicles and clean power would prevent several poor respiratory outcomes in this population, according to a press release.
‘No safe threshold’: Air pollution increases risk for hospitalization among older adults
Chronic exposure to fine particulate matter increased the risk of hospitalization for several cardiovascular conditions in older adults, according to a study published in BMJ.
Prenatal fine particulate matter raises odds for severe respiratory distress in newborns
Elevated exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy raised the likelihood for assisted ventilation and systemic antibiotics among term newborns, according to results published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
EPA finalizes change to national fine particulate pollution standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a change to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulate pollution from 12 µg/m3 to 9 µg/m3, according to a press release from the agency.
Ultrafine particle exposure heightens risk for respiratory mortality
Individuals faced a high risk for respiratory mortality 5 to 7 days after being exposed to ultrafine particle pollution, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Healio Rheuminations talked burnout with the Glaucomfleckens, tackled autoimmunity in 2023
Move over, Marc Maron. Step aside, Sharon Says So. Make way for Adam Brown, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic, host of the “Healio Rheuminations” podcast.
Reliever inhalers used more on days with high wildfire-related air pollution
ANAHEIM, Calif. —Patients with asthma used reliever inhalers more on days with unhealthy air quality during the Canadian wildfires, according to a poster at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Climate change poses ‘major threat’ to respiratory health
The historical climate events of the past summer may have been eye-opening for all, but the health of patients with respiratory diseases and conditions has been particularly threatened due to these exposures.
Blood pressure remains largest contributor to global CVD; mortality on the rise
Global CV mortality and the prevalence of important cardiometabolic risk factors increased through 2022, with high BP remaining the strongest contributor, according to the 2023 update to the Global Burden of Disease special report on CVD.