Systematic Review of Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Obstructive Lung Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is fast-growing epidemiologic evidence of the effects of environmental chemicals on respiratory health. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been linked with airway obstruction common in asthma and/or asthma exacerbation, and chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Objectives

A systematic review of the association between exposure to PAHs and obstructive lung diseases is not yet available. The present systematic review aims to evaluate the evidence available in epidemiological studies that have associated PAHs with obstructive lung diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema.

Methods

We performed a systematic literature search on PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases using relevant keywords and guided by predesigned eligibility cri

SUBMITTER: Nwaozuzu CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8383797 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature