Effects of air pollution exposure on lung health in veterans
CMA: Pulmonary and Systemic Effects of Deployment Related Particulate Matter Exposures
This study is looking at how breathing in dust and smoke from burn pits during military service in Afghanistan and Iraq affects the lung health of veterans, helping to understand any long-term breathing problems they might have.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Puget Sound Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093329 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health impacts of particulate matter exposure on military personnel who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. It focuses on understanding how exposure to fine particles from dust storms and burn pits affects lung function and respiratory symptoms. The study will utilize advanced methods to assess historical exposure levels and will involve detailed lung function tests on a group of veterans. By comparing those with and without respiratory symptoms, the research aims to provide clearer insights into the long-term health consequences of deployment-related air pollution.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have served in deployment areas with known high levels of particulate matter exposure and are experiencing respiratory symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been deployed to affected areas or who do not have respiratory symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of respiratory health issues in veterans exposed to harmful air pollutants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated potential health impacts from similar exposures, but this research aims to provide more definitive evidence through a systematic approach.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- VA Puget Sound Healthcare System — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fan, Vincent S — VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Fan, Vincent S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.