Association Between Ambient Air Pollution and Increased Risk of Respiratory Diseases in Vellore and Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India: A Retrospective Study.

Numerous studies have shown a link between short and long-term exposure to air pollution and a wide range of illnesses. Although the etiology of these illnesses has been identified, modifiable risk factors remain unclear. Furthermore, exposure to environmental toxins does not necessarily result in illness for all individuals.

A case-control study on asthma and obese patients: Influence of lifestyle patterns, serum trace elements, heavy metals, and total antioxidants.

Background And Aim: Asthma is a chronic airway hyperresponsiveness disorder and Obese people have greater rates of asthma incidence and prevalence. Obesity, a complex condition, can cause nutritional metabolic problems that change trace elements and minerals. Trace element and antioxidant levels affect asthma aetiology.