Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Longer COVID Hospital Stays, According to New Research
A 2023 study published in the European Respiratory Journal has demonstrated a link between air pollution exposure and the length of hospital stays in cases of COVID-19. Continue reading to learn about the results of the recent study from air pollution experts.
How is Air Quality Related to COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an airborne pathogen, which means that it is spread through respiratory droplets and aerosols containing virus particles. These respiratory droplets are a form of particulate matter (small particles that remain suspended in the air), which is one of the two categories of air pollution.
Researchers across the world have already discovered important links between air quality and COVID-19 infections. Earlier studies have shown that air pollution exposure is associated with an increased risk of contracting an illness when in contact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus; in other words, pollution increases the likelihood of actually getting sick with COVID-19 as opposed to an asymptomatic infection. Additionally, early studies of the disease in Europe showed that higher levels of air pollution may increase the pathogen’s ability to spread between hosts.
Ambient Air Pollution Exposure Can Predict Hospitalization Outcomes for COVID-19 Patients
The European Respiratory Journal study examined 328 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in Belgium between May 2020 and...
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