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298: The Health Impacts from Breathing Particulate Matter
Dec 21, 2023
This podcast explores the health impacts of breathing particulate matter, including asthma, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, anxiety, and depression. It discusses the importance of reducing exposure and highlights the adverse effects on athletic performance. Various factors contributing to these health impacts are examined, including the susceptibility of different groups such as children, the elderly, and those with existing lung diseases. The systemic effects of particulate matter, correlations with health issues, and the elevation of cytokines leading to inflammation are also discussed. Furthermore, the podcast delves into how breathing particulate matter can contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks.
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- Particulate matter, including small particles under 2.5 microns, can cause inflammation and contribute to respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, anxiety, and depression.
- Particulate matter can come from both outdoor and indoor sources, including pollution, car exhaust, fires, pollen, dust, cleaning chemicals, and candles.
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Particulate Matter Impact on Health
Particulate matter, including small particles under 2.5 microns, can enter the body and cause inflammation, leading to respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, anxiety, and depression. The correlation between particulate matter and chronic diseases raises questions about the actual contribution of particulate matter to these conditions.
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