Effects of seasonal smog on asthma and COPD exacerbations requiring emergency visits in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Conclusions: This study confirms the effect of increasing PM10 concentrations from seasonal smog on asthma and COPD exacerbations. However, there was an approximately 1 week lag time between the elevated PM10 levels and time toemergency visits due to disease exacerbation.Key words: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pollution, exacerbation, emergency DOI 10.12932/AP0668
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research