Microplastics are microscopic fragments from synthetic materials that individuals inhale daily without realizing the danger they pose. These particles accumulate in the lungs, leading to immune system suppression and impairing the body's defense mechanisms against pathogens. Symptoms may not manifest immediately, complicating recognition of the issue. Chronic exposure is linked to fatigue and unusual inflammatory responses. Studies indicate significant negative effects on pulmonary macrophages, crucial immune cells in the lungs, highlighting the urgent need to address microplastic pollution and its health implications.
The study focused on pulmonary macrophages, a type of immune cell in your lungs that normally clears out bacteria, toxins, and dead tissue. These cells are essential to your respiratory health because they keep inflammation in check and protect you from infection. Even short exposure causes major immune suppression.
Over time, this silent overload of plastic waste builds up in your immune system and starts to affect organs far beyond your lungs. If you've been struggling with fatigue, strange inflammatory symptoms or issues that no one seems able to explain, microplastic exposure could be one piece of the puzzle.
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