Fine particulate matter in acute exacerbation of COPD

Fine particulate matter in acute exacerbation of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common airway disorder. In particular, acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) can significantly reduce pulmonary function. The majority of AECOPD episodes are attributed to infections, although environmental stress also plays a role. Increasing urbaniz...

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Main Authors: Lei eNi, Chia-Chen eChuang, Li eZuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
Inflammation
Oxidative Stress
alveolar macrophages
AECOPD
PM2.5
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2015.00294/full

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