Fig. 2
The increasing use of nanotechnology affects respiratory medicine in three main areas. Firstly, nanotechnology enables more sophisticated options in therapy and diagnostics. Secondly, the use of nanomaterials can cause toxic effects in the respiratory system. Health risks associated with the use of nanomaterials are not fully understood and merit further investigation. Moreover, it will be essential to understand the effects of inhaled nanoparticles on extrapulmonary organs