Study Shows Link Between Pulmonary Inflammation, Diesel Exhaust, House Dust
by Chrissie Nims on Dec 14th, 2011
Heavy traffic and urban areas can be overwhelming and unhealthy for individuals suffering from pulmonary conditions and asthma. MedicalXpress reported on a study published in the American Journal of Pathology's December issue, which describes the recent discovery of Boston University School of Medicine researchers that diesel exhaust particulates and house dust extract have strong associations with pulmonary inflammation and asthma.
According to principle investigator Jiyoun Kim, Ph.D., “The highlight of our study is that you can remove some of the allergen exposure by cleaning, but DEP’s are especially hard to avoid in urban environments.”
This study points to the impact of air pollution on pulmonary diseases.
Are alternative therapies useful for asthmatic patients? What treatments can be used? Do your patients experience complications with air pollution in urban areas?
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