Air pollution and auto-immune diseases research uncovers alarming connections between environmental pollutants and conditions affecting the body's immune system. Studies link air pollution exposure to rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, bowel inflammation diseases including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and osteoarthritis, with chronic exposure to particulate matter above recommended levels associated with a 10% higher risk of developing immune diseases. The evidence shows that air pollution triggers adaptive immunity responses that misfire, causing systemic inflammation, tissue damage, and ultimately autoimmune disease development. Explore the latest research on how environmental toxins are driving the rise in autoimmune conditions and what this means for prevention strategies.