Effect of PM2.5 exposure on susceptibility to allergic asthma in elderly rats treated with allergens
Abstract Fine particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) is a prevalent atmospheric pollutant that is closely associated with asthma.Elderly patients have a high incidence of asthma with a long course of illness.Our previous studies revealed that exposure to PM2.5 diminishes lung function and exacerbates lung damage in elderly rats.In the present study, we inv