Pollution damaging humans’ first line of defence against infections and toxins, review finds

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Pollution damaging humans’ first line of defence against infections and toxins, review finds
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The slow but rising creep of air and water pollution on human health is often overlooked

has four major effects on the mucosal system. Structural changes can create holes, making the mucosal barrier leaky.Pathogens and toxins can piggyback on the particles and enter the body. Cells can produce too much or too little mucus, and neither is good for preserving optimal function . Finally, the quality of the mucus itself can become altered.

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