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  • Airborne microplastics are an emerging environmental concern, increasingly detected in urban environments.
  • Evidence suggests microplastic particles may pose a risk to human respiratory health.

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  • To detect microplastic particles in human bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid.
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  • A cross-sectional study involving 60 adult patients undergoing bronchoscopy.
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  • Evaluation of inflammatory markers and pulmonary function tests.

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  • Microplastics were detected in 70% of BAL samples, with polyethylene and polypropylene as primary polymers.
  • Individuals with microplastics showed significantly lower FEV1 values (66.3% vs. 82.7%) and elevated inflammatory markers.
  • A higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms was observed in participants with detectable microplastics.

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  • Inhaled microplastics are present in the lower respiratory tract.
  • Microplastic exposure is potentially associated with lung inflammation and impaired pulmonary function.
  • Further monitoring of environmental exposure and long-term health risks is warranted.