Respiratory effects of sulfur mustard exposure, similarities and differences with asthma and COPD

Context: Previous research has found relationships between sulfur mustard (SM) toxicity and its adverse effects.Objective: SM is highly toxic to the respiratory system, leading to hacking cough, rhinorrheachest tightness, acute pharyngitis and laryngitis, chronic bronchitis and lung fibrosis. In this review, based on the scientific literature, we provide an updated summary of information on SM exposures and their differences with asthma and...