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Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review)

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    Affiliations: Department of Pathophysiology, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Laiko General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece, Unit of Endocrinology, First Department of Propedeutic and Internal Medicine, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece, Department of Biochemistry, Sismanogleio Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece, Laboratory of Clinical Virology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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Abstract

Saharan dust storms, which originate from the Sahara desert, have a significant impact on global health, especially on respiratory conditions of populations exposed to fine particulate matter that travels across continents. Dust events, characterized by the transport of mineral dust such as quartz and feldspar, lead to the suspension of particulate matter in the atmosphere, capable of traversing long distances and affecting air quality adversely. Emerging research links these dust episodes with increased incidence and exacerbation of lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, especially during peak dust emission seasons from November to March. The present review aims to synthesize existing scientific evidence concerning the respiratory health impacts of Saharan dust, examining the environmental dynamics of dust transmission, the physical and chemical properties of dust particles, and their biological effects on human health. Further, it assesses epidemiological studies and discusses public health strategies for mitigating adverse health outcomes. Given the complexity of interactions between atmospheric dust particles and respiratory health, this review also highlights critical research gaps that need attention to better understand and manage the health risks associated with Saharan dust.
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Georgakopoulou VE, Taskou C, Diamanti A, Beka D, Papalexis P, Trakas N and Spandidos DA: Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review). Exp Ther Med 28: 460, 2024.
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Georgakopoulou, V.E., Taskou, C., Diamanti, A., Beka, D., Papalexis, P., Trakas, N., & Spandidos, D.A. (2024). Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 28, 460. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12750
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Georgakopoulou, V. E., Taskou, C., Diamanti, A., Beka, D., Papalexis, P., Trakas, N., Spandidos, D. A."Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 28.6 (2024): 460.
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Georgakopoulou, V. E., Taskou, C., Diamanti, A., Beka, D., Papalexis, P., Trakas, N., Spandidos, D. A."Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 28, no. 6 (2024): 460. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12750
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Georgakopoulou, V.E., Taskou, C., Diamanti, A., Beka, D., Papalexis, P., Trakas, N., & Spandidos, D.A. (2024). Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 28, 460. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12750
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Georgakopoulou, V. E., Taskou, C., Diamanti, A., Beka, D., Papalexis, P., Trakas, N., Spandidos, D. A."Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 28.6 (2024): 460.
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Georgakopoulou, V. E., Taskou, C., Diamanti, A., Beka, D., Papalexis, P., Trakas, N., Spandidos, D. A."Saharan dust and respiratory health: Understanding the link between airborne particulate matter and chronic lung diseases (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 28, no. 6 (2024): 460. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12750
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