Air pollution increases ER visits for breathing problems

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/ats-api011719.php

Public Release: 17-Jan-2019
Rate depends on age, pollutant and lung disease
American Thoracic Society

As levels of ozone and fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) rise, more patients end up in the ER with breathing problems, according to the largest U.S. study of air pollution and respiratory emergency room visits of patients of all ages.

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