Dirty air may trigger painful rheumatoid arthritis flares

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Air pollution may make rheumatoid arthritis more active and increase the likelihood of painful flare-ups, according to a new study. The strongest connection involved fine particulate matter found in dust, soot, and smoke (PM2.5).

Published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), The EULAR Journal, by Elsevier, the findings suggest that air quality may be an important consideration for both healthcare professionals treating r...

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