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Xi Chen¹, Tong Zhu², Qi Wang²

¹BIC-ESAT and SKL-ESPC, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China; Hebei Technology Innovation Center of Human Settlement in Green Building, Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co., Ltd., Xiongan, 071700, China.

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Summary

Air pollution and extreme weather significantly impact lung function. High temperatures, humidity, and low temperatures interact with pollutants, worsening lung dysfunction and highlighting the need for integrated environmental health strategies.

Keywords:

Air pollutants Interaction effect Meteorological factors Peak expiratory flow rate

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Pulmonary Medicine
Toxicology

Background:

Air pollution and extreme weather are known risk factors for lung dysfunction.
The interactive effects of these environmental factors on respiratory health remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the combined impact of air pollutants and meteorological conditions on lung function.
To quantify the contribution of interactions between pollutants and weather on respiratory health.

Main Methods:

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) was measured in 135 participants over multiple visits.
Continuous monitoring of gaseous pollutants, fine particle components, temperature, and humidity was conducted.
Bayesian Kernel machine regression modeled non-linear exposure-response relationships and interactions.

Main Results:

Elevated temperature and humidity worsened pollutant-induced PEFR decline.
Low temperatures were linked to PEFR decline and interacted with pollutants.
Specific examples show cadmium exposure's impact varied with temperature.

Conclusions:

High and low temperatures, along with high humidity, are significant risk factors for lung dysfunction.
Interactions between environmental pollutants and meteorological factors substantially contribute to overall lung dysfunction effects.