Hyaluronan and halogen‐induced airway hyperresponsiveness and lung injury

Chlorine (Cl 2 ) and bromine (Br 2 ) are produced in large quantities throughout the world and used in the industry and the sanitation of water. These halogens can pose a significant threat to public health when released into the atmosphere during transportation and industrial accidents, or as acts of terrorism. In this review, we discuss the evidence showing that the activity of Cl 2 and Br 2 , and of products formed by their interaction with...