Abstract

Effects of Asian Sand Dust on Respiratory Health

Highlights

  • The Asian Sand Dust (ASD) aerosol spreads over large areas, including East China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan and the United States [1]

  • Since ASD adsorbs many kinds of microorganisms including highly pathogenic bacteria or viruses, it may result in exacerbation of pneumonia by the pathogens

  • Studies have shown that intratracheal instillation of ASD caused bronchitis and alveolitis, whereas ASD heated at 360°C caused considerably fewer effects [5]

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Summary

Introduction

The Asian Sand Dust (ASD) aerosol spreads over large areas, including East China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan and the United States [1]. Since ASD adsorbs many kinds of microorganisms including highly pathogenic bacteria or viruses, it may result in exacerbation of pneumonia by the pathogens.

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