University of Technology Sydney: Inhaled Microplastics and Lung Health
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026
SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news:
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Inhaled microplastics and lung health
Breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer, new research suggests.
Air pollution leads to around 7 million premature . . .
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Inhaled microplastics and lung health
Breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer, new research suggests.
Air pollution leads to around 7 million premature . . .