Dr. Amy Hajari Case

The Role of Air Pollution in Pulmonary Fibrosis

The air we breathe has a direct impact on our health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 9 out of 10 people breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits, containing high levels of pollutants. Even more worrisome, the indoor air you breathe can also be hazardous to your health without any telltale signs. In fact, indoor concentrations of some pollutants are often two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).