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

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

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2016

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Chaicharn Pothirat, Apiwat Tosukhowong, Warawut Chaiwong, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Juthamas Inchai

Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology

Abstract

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 to emergency visits due to disease exacerbation.