Increased air pollution linked to more night-time coughing, UK-led study finds
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/02/increased-air-pollution-link-night-time-coughing-uk-study-cambridge
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‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchers New research has found that increased air pollution is associated with more night-time coughing, leading to disturbed sleep. Most air pollution research looks at symptoms that are severe enough for people to seek medical help, but day-to-day symptoms can be overlooked. Prof Cecilia Mascolo, who led the study from the University of Cambridge, said: “I come from an area in Italy with very high pollution and I am very aware of its not-talked-about effects.” Continue reading...
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