Ambient Air Pollution and Risk of ARDS and Mortality in Moderate to Severe COVID ‐19

Key Points

• This research examines the link between air pollution exposure and the severity of COVID-19 outcomes, notably ARDS and mortality.
• Analysis of air pollution data during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Assessment of ARDS and mortality rates in relation to pollution exposure.
• Focus on the impact of carbon monoxide as an overlooked pollutant.
• Short- and long-term exposure to air pollution correlates with higher rates of ARDS and mortality in COVID-19 patients.
• Carbon monoxide exhibited the strongest association with adverse COVID-19 outcomes.