Air pollution enhance the progression of restrictive lung function impairment and diffusion capacity reduction: an elderly cohort study
Journal
Respiratory research
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2022-07-14
Author(s)
Wu, Chih-Da
Lee, Ya Ling
Lee, Kang-Yun
Lin, Wen-Yi
Yeh, Jih-I
Chen, Hsing-Chun
Abstract
Some evidences have shown the association between air pollution exposure and the development of interstitial lung diseases. However, the effect of air pollution on the progression of restrictive ventilatory impairment and diffusion capacity reduction is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution on the change rates of total lung capacity, residual volume, and diffusion capacity among the elderly.
Subjects
Air pollution; Diffusion capacity; Elderly; Lung function; Nitrogen dioxide; Particulates; Residual volume; Total lung capacity
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article