Study: Pollution Shuts Down the Immune System

Study: Pollution Shuts Down the Immune System

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"Air pollution may do more than aggravate heart problems. It can shut down the immune system over time, according to a new study.

Pollutants in the ozone, long associated with pulmonary and cardiovascular problems and deaths, can also affect the lungs and the rest of the body, making it more susceptible to illnesses, including the entry of bacteria and other foreign invaders in the body, Duke University Medical Center researchers found."

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