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Bronchoalveolar Lavage as a Diagnostic Window into Human Exposure to Microplastics and Associated Lung Changes
Summary
Bronchoalveolar lavage analysis revealed microplastics in the lower respiratory tract of human patients and showed associated inflammatory changes, providing direct evidence of pulmonary microplastic exposure and supporting the need for occupational and environmental health monitoring.
Bronchoalveolar lavage is a valuable tool for detecting pulmonary microplastic exposure and related inflammatory changes. These findings underscore the potential health risks posed by airborne microplastics and support the need for environmental and occupational health interventions.