Publications by authors named "Shih-Ping Chuang"
Am J Emerg Med
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- * A study analyzed emergency department visits related to acute exacerbations of COPD from 2015 to 2019, finding a 3.5% increase in visits for every 10 μg/m³ increase in PM concentration, with the strongest effects observed in the spring season.
- * The research highlights the urgent need for protective measures against air pollution, as increases in PM exposure can significantly affect the number of ventilators required for patients experiencing acute respiratory failure related to COPD.
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