Obstructive respiratory disease in U.S. Veterans: prevalence, characteristics, and health burden

Abstract: Objective: To examine the psychiatric and physical health burden of obstructive respiratory disease in a nationally representative sample of U.S. Veterans. Methods: …

Longitudinal Changes in Lung Function Following Post-9/11 Military Deployment in Symptomatic Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: Exposure to burn pit smoke, desert and combat dust, and diesel exhaust during military deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan (SWA) can cause …

Aerosolized particulate matter and blunting of ciliary dynamic responses: Implications for Veterans and active duty military in Southwest Asia

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Respiratory diseases such as chronic rhinosinusitis and asthma are observed at increased rates in active duty and veteran military members, and they are …