Air Pollution Increase Mortality Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: BMJ
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-02-24 02:30 GMT | Update On 2024-02-24 04:59 GMT
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A recent study published in the BMJ Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases highlights the potential impact of air pollution on the prognosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis-associated Interstitial Lung Disease (RA-ILD). This study aimed to assess the effects of long-term exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of ≤10 µm (PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on mortality among patients with RA-ILD.
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