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Previous studies using mice have raised concerns about tissue-damaging effects on the olfactory epithelium (OE), olfactory bulb (OB), brain, lungs, and skin. A subchronic mouse study observed degeneration of OE at concentrations as low as 20\u00a0ppm. However, the effects of long-term exposure to 2EH remain unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the histopathological effects of chronic exposure to 2EH relative to its airborne concentration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ten-week-old male ICR mice were exposed to 0, 0.5, 10, or 100\u00a0ppm 2EH by inhalation for 8\u00a0h\/d, 5\u00a0d\/wk, for 6\u00a0months. Subsequently, histopathological analysis was conducted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>At 0.5\u00a0ppm, acute and chronic inflammation were observed in the OE and alveoli, with tissue repair in the OE, and thickening of the epithelium and smooth muscle in the bronchi. Metaplasia of OE in the respiratory epithelium was induced at 10 and 100\u00a0ppm. At all concentrations, the number of mature neurons in the OE and immature neurons in the OB decreased, suggesting that olfactory nerve activity was suppressed. Fibroblasts increased in the dorsal skin. 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