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BUSM researchers find link between pulmonary inflammation, diesel exhaust …
EurekAlert (press release) (Boston) – A study conducted by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has found that diesel exhaust particulates (DEP) and house dust extract (HDE) causes pulmonary inflammation that aggravates asthma. The study led by principle … |
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Diesel Pollution and Asthma: More evidence that the two are closely linked
Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) A new study of infants and young children living in areas of Tucson, Arizona with elevated diesel pollution found that they are more likely than other kids to suffer from early childhood wheezing, a potential asthma indicator. This is one more study to … |
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House Passes DERA – $500M Diesel Retrofit Program Headed to President's Desk
Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Older diesel buses and trucks spew out huge amounts of particulate matter (or soot) that triggers asthma attacks and emergencies, bronchitis, cancer, … |
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