Longitudinal changes in lung function following post-9/11 military deployment in symptomatic veterans

Exposure to burn pit smoke, desert and combat dust, and diesel exhaust during military deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan (SWA) can cause deployment-related respiratory diseases (DRRDs) and may confer risk for worsening lung function after return.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - April 16, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lauren M. Zell-Baran, Silpa Krefft, Matthew Strand, Cecile S. Rose Source Type: research