Scorching heat and dirty air worsen lung disease, study finds
NCT ID NCT07261774
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Mersin, Türkiye, followed 96 adults, measuring their lung function, airway inflammation, symptoms, and quality of life during normal weather and during heat waves. The goal was to understand how these environmental factors worsen disease control and increase flare-ups.
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Mersin University Faculty of Medicin
Mersin, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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