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Researchers dig deeper on how microplastics affect the respiratory system: 'These plastic particles amplify human susceptibility to a spectrum of lung disorders'


A recent study found that our noses and lungs are “hot spots” for microplastic accumulation, increasing our risk for respiratory illnesses.

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