Exposure of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients to particulate air pollution : an assessment of respiratory health effects

Epidemiological studies suggest associations between particulate air pollution and health effects, including decreased lung function, and increased respiratory symptoms and medication use. Studies also suggest that persons with cardiopulmonary disease may be at increased risk for particle-related...

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Main Author: Fisher, Teri Vered
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/9679