Review suggests inhaled microplastics can inflame lungs and damage tissue
Medical Xpress
February 17, 2026
Breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer, new research suggests.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/17/2026