New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of developing lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs.
inflame the lining of the lungs and worsen bronchitis and emphysema. Long-term exposure can reduce lung function. Ozone pollution is particularly harmful for young children, seniors and those with ...
Spare the Air Alerts are issued when ozone pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. Ozone can cause throat irritation, congestion and chest pain. It can trigger asthma, inflame the lining of ...
Thunderstorms and rain could put a damper on July 4 celebrations around Lincoln but local meteorologists say it's not all bad ...
Spare the Air Alerts are issued when ozone pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. Ozone can cause throat irritation, congestion and chest pain. It can trigger asthma, inflame the lining of ...
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department issued a health advisory Monday due to anticipated high levels of smoke from ...
During the adult assessment (mean age 32 years), 49% reported having allergies, 18% were smokers, and 25% reported bronchitic ...
New research carried out by a team at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine has found evidence of a ...
Surprisingly, the link persisted even after adjusting for early-life asthma or bronchitis symptoms. The results suggest that ...
The findings revealed that one-quarter of these participants had experienced bronchitis symptoms within the past year.
Frequent exposure to air pollution during childhood can lead to bronchitis later in life, says a research team led by the ...