Relationships between nitrogen dioxide exposure, post-bronchodilator airflow obstruction and gas transfer in middle-age

Conclusion: Nitrogen dioxide exposure at relatively low levels adversely influences lung function in middle-age, consistent with both an obstructive airway and parenchymal process.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Perret, J., Bowatte, G., Knibbs, L., Johns, D., Lodge, C., Lowe, A., Bui, D., Matheson, M., Thompson, B., Morrison, S., Giles, G., Walters, E. H., Abramson, M., Dharmage, S. Tags: Occupational and Environmental Health Source Type: research