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Preliminary Study of Microplastic in Allergic Rhinitis
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Researchers compared microplastic concentrations in the nasal cavities of patients with allergic rhinitis versus healthy individuals. They found significantly higher levels of microplastics in the noses of people with the allergic condition. This preliminary finding suggests a potential connection between microplastic exposure in the nasal passages and allergic airway conditions, though more research is needed to understand the relationship.
The concentration of microplastics in the nasal cavities of patients with AR was significantly higher than that in healthy individuals.
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