New research finds that aspirin could protect our lungs from air pollution.

The video discusses the adverse effects of air pollution on respiratory health, focusing on particulate matter's impact on lung function. A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine explored whether NSAIDs, like aspirin, could protect lungs from pollution. Researchers analyzed data from 2,280 male veterans in the Greater Boston area, finding that aspirin reduced the effect of particulate matter on lung function by half. The protective effect was consistent regardless of age, health status, or tobacco use. Although the exact mechanism is unknown, researchers suspect NSAIDs may mitigate inflammation triggered by air pollution.

What is one of the primary effects of particulate matter on the lungs?

• It improves respiratory health.

• It inflames and irritates lung cells.

• It enhances lung function.

• It has no effect on lung cells.

Which journal published the study on NSAIDs and lung protection?

• Journal of Environmental Health

• New England Journal of Medicine

• Journal of Air Quality

• American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

What was the main focus of the study involving NSAIDs?

• To determine the effect of NSAIDs on heart health

• To explore if NSAIDs can protect lungs from pollution

• To analyze the effect of NSAIDs on skin conditions

• To study the impact of NSAIDs on mental health

What was the effect of aspirin on lung function according to the study?

• It had no effect on lung function.

• It reduced the effect of particulate matter by half.

• It worsened lung function.

• It doubled the effect of particulate matter.

What do researchers suspect about the role of NSAIDs in lung protection?

• NSAIDs are harmful to lung health.

• NSAIDs may mitigate inflammation triggered by air pollution.

• NSAIDs have no role in lung protection.

• NSAIDs may increase inflammation caused by air pollution.