Dirty Air May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares

Air Pollution Tied to Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares

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Air pollution linked to RA flares - Medical Republic

The findings add to evidence that environmental exposures may play a role in worsening established rheumatoid arthritis.

Dirty Air May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares

Air pollution is already known to harm the lungs and heart, but new research suggests it may also make rheumatoid arthritis more active. The strongest link in the study involved PM2.5, the tiny particles found in smoke, soot, dust and other polluted air. People with rheumatoid arthritis who had longer exposure to higher PM2.5 levels […] The post Dirty Air May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.