[Science for the 100-Year Life] Air Pollution Worsens Arthritis… Seoul National University Hospital Research Results

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Air pollution has been shown to affect not only respiratory diseases but also rheumatoid arthritis. Domestic research has proven that an increase in ultrafine dust exacerbates arthritis symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which immune cells attack normal joint cells. The medical community believes that preventive policies are needed to encourage patients with autoimmune diseases to avoid areas with poor air quality. Lee Eu…