June 13, 2019Open Access

Role of PM2.5 in the development and progression of COPD and its mechanisms

JZJunling ZhaoSun Yat-sen University MLMiao LiShenyang Medical College ZWZhihua WangFirst Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University

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In short, we found that prolonged chronic exposure to PM2.5 resulted in decreased lung function, emphysematous lesions and airway inflammation. Most importantly, long-term PM2.5 exposure exacerbateed cigarette smoke-induced changes in COPD.

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