Pollution-causing Particles Cause Lung Infections

Even the slightest increase in airborne fine particulate matter PM2.5 is associated with the development of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in young children, suggests new study. The study is the largest till date to evaluate the association between the two factors.

Risk of childhood lung infection increases with higher levels of pollution
- Respiratory disease may be influenced by particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution at various levels
- short-term exposure to fine PM2.5 can cause acute lower respiratory infection

Increase in Pollution-causing Particles Cause Lung Infections in Children

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