Asthma, Particulate Air Pollution and the Role of the Immune System

You are subscribed to It All Starts With Science Blog for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Asthma, Particulate Air Pollution and the Role of the Immune System 05/22/2012 06:30 AM EDT By Marc Williams, PhD I'm an EPA biologist where I study the effects of air pollution—including asthma—on human health and the lungs. In particular, I explore how airborne pollution particles from car and diesel engine exhausts disrupt the lung's immune system, contributing to a loss in protective immunity and promotion of allergic asthma.  I work [...] You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355