Environmental exposures may trigger or exacerbate conditions from "summary" of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Twenty-First Edition (Vol.1 & Vol.2) by Joseph Loscalzo,Anthony S. Fauci,Dennis L. Kasper,Stephen Hauser,Dan Longo,J. Larry Jameson
Environmental exposures play a significant role in triggering or worsening various medical conditions. These exposures can include a wide range of factors such as pollutants, toxins, allergens, infectious agents, and even lifestyle choices. For example, air pollution has been linked to the exacerbation of respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Exposure to certain toxins like heavy metals or pesticides can also lead to the development or worsening of conditions such as neurological disord...
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