Heat waves and dirty air worsen lung disease, new study confirms
NCT ID NCT07261774
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 19 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 with these lung conditions, measuring their lung function, airway inflammation, and symptoms during normal weather and during heat waves. The goal was to understand how these environmental factors affect disease control and quality of life.
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Mersin University Faculty of Medicin
Mersin, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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