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Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence.
Environmental Sources
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Human Exposure to Airborne Microplastics: A Study on Detection and Potential Health Effects Using BAL Fluid
Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences
2025
Mohita Pandey,
Ashish Kumar Dubey,
Jitendra Singh Dangi,
Talha Saad,
Ramesh Prasad Pandey,
Shikha Pandey,
M. C. Jain
Summary
This study detected inhaled microplastics in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from the lower respiratory tract of human patients and found associations between microplastic presence and markers of lung inflammation and impaired lung function.
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The study highlights the presence of inhaled microplastics in the lower respiratory tract and their potential association with inflammation and impaired lung function. These findings emphasize the need for monitoring environmental exposure and assessing long-term health risks.