Identification and characterization of microplastics in human nasal samples.

Int Forum Allergy Rhinol

Environmental Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

Published: December 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Human nasal cavity samples were analyzed for the presence of microplastics.
  • Microplastics were found, with the most common types being polyethylene, polyester, acrylic polymer, and polypropylene.
  • More research is necessary to understand the clinical effects of microplastics on the human nasal cavity.

Article Abstract

Human nasal cavity samples were collected, and presence of microplastics were evaluated. Microplastics were present, and major types were polyethylene, polyester, acrylic polymer, and polypropylene. Further research is needed regarding microplastics and its clinical impact on human nasal cavity.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11610425PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/alr.23427DOI Listing

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