Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was traditionally thought to be caused by
tobacco smoking. However, recognition of the importance of non-smoking-related risk …

Every day, we breathe in more than 10,000 L of air that contains a variety of air pollutants
that can pose negative consequences to lung health. The respiratory mucosa formed by the …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a heterogeneous disease, is the leading
cause of death worldwide. In recent years, air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM) …

Abstract Ambient particulate matter< 2.5 µm (PM2. 5) has been identified as a critical risk
factor in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, but therapies for this …

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a mucolytic agent with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties. The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most important etiological …

Rising concerns over environmental and health issues of internal combustion engines,
along with growing energy demands, have motivated investigation into alternative fuels …

Background and aim Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) but more mechanistic studies are needed. Cigarette smoke …

Abstract N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) acts as a precursor of the tripeptide glutathione (GSH),
one of the principal cell mechanisms for reactive oxygen species (ROS) detoxification …

Health risk posed by ultrafine particles (UFPs) is potentially increased by reducing
substances present in lung fluid, although knowledge of the underlying mechanisms is …

Background There is a consistent association between exposure to air pollution and
elevated rates of cardiopulmonary illnesses. As public health activities emphasize the …