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Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure
Published on: August 25, 2017
[Research progress on exposure to disinfectants and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]
1Department of Occupational Diseases, Shandong Institute of Occupational Health and Disease Prevention, Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences), Jinan 250062, China Preventive Health Section of Dalian Hi-Tech Industrial Zone Longwangtang Street Health Center, Dalian 116041, China.
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease. In recent years, the cumulative prevalence of COPD has been increasing. There are many etiologies and predisposing factors related to COPD, among which occupational risk factors play an important role. Recent studies have found an association between exposure to disinfectants and their products and airway inflammation, respiratory symptoms, and the development of COPD. During the period of COVID-19, disinfection has become an important link in the prevention and control of COVID-19, and the use rate of disinfectants has increased significantly. Therefore, this review summarizes the effects of disinfectants and their products on COPD, discusses the possible mechanisms, and puts forward suggestions for rational use of disinfectants according to the current situation and the development status of disinfectants.
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