Air pollution may affect severity and hospitalization in COVID-19 patients

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/uoc-apm041421.php

 

News Release 14-Apr-2021
University of Cincinnati

 

Patients who have preexisting respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and live in areas with high levels of air pollution have a greater chance of hospitalization if they contract COVID-19, says a University of Cincinnati researcher.


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