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The impact of environmental factors on respiratory tract microbiome and respiratory system diseases

Yutao Ge1, Guo Tang1, Yawen Fu1

  • 1Emergency Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.

European Journal of Medical Research
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Keywords:
Air pollutantsGut–lung axisHumidityRespiratory microbiomeTemperature

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