DIRTY AIR MAY TRIGGER PAINFUL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS FLARES

Tiny pollution particles from smoke, soot, and dust may worsen rheumatoid arthritis and raise the risk of painful flares, particularly after prolonged exposure. The findings suggest that avoiding poor air quality could become an important part of managing the disease.

Health & Medicine News -- Scienc reports that tiny pollution particles from smoke, soot, and dust may worsen rheumatoid arthritis and raise the risk of painful flares, particularly after prolonged exposure.

The report adds: The findings suggest that avoiding poor air quality could become an important part of managing the disease.

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