Mechanism Linking Inhaled Diesel Pollution And Respiratory Distress Discovered
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 23:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers in the UK have, for the first time, shown how exhaust pollution from diesel engines is able to affect nerves within the lung. Air pollution is a significant threat to health, they say, and identifying potential mechanisms linking exposure to diesel exhaust and the exacerbation of respiratory diseases may lead to treatments for those affected. read more