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Inhaled Microplastics Persist in Lungs, Linked to Allergies, Inflammation, and Cell Damage
New studies confirm that inhaled microplastic particles can persist in human lungs for weeks, potentially triggering or worsening allergies, exacerbating inflammation, and causing DNA damage and hormone disruption.
1 Jun, 05:48 — 1 Jun, 19:12
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The IndependentMostly Factual16h ago
Inhaled microplastics can stay in lungs for weeks and trigger allergies
Studies have shown that in tissues where they accumulate, microplastic particles can induce inflammation, DNA damage, cell ageing and hormone disruption
By Vishwam Sankaran
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Inhaled microplastics can stay in lungs for weeks and worsen allergies
The particles can trigger exacerbate inflammation associated with responses to common allergens
By Vishwam Sankaran
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First report: The Independent · 1 Jun, 05:48|Full coverage: 2 · 13h|Window: 13h
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