1995
Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study.
Beckett W, Russi M, Haber A, Rivkin R, Sullivan J, Tameroglu Z, Mohsenin V, Leaderer B. Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study. Environmental Health Perspectives 1995, 103: 372-375. PMID: 7607138, PMCID: PMC1519093, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.95103372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAir Pollution, IndoorAsthmaAtmosphere Exposure ChambersCross-Over StudiesDouble-Blind MethodExercise TestFemaleHumansMaleNitrous AcidRespiratory Function TestsConceptsSignificant airflow obstructionChamber exposure studiesFiltered room airModerate cycle exerciseNitrous acid exposureIndoor nitrogen dioxideMucous membrane symptomsDuration of exposureAirflow obstructionLung functionIrritant symptomsVital capacityCycle exerciseLung mechanicsRespiratory effectsAcid exposureRespiratory parametersAdult subjectsRoom airHealth effectsSymptomsSignificant decreaseAsthmaticsExposure studiesCommon indoor air pollutants
1986
A Study of Respiratory Effects from Exposure to 2 ppm Formaldehyde in Healthy Subjects
Schachter E, Witek T, Tosun T, Leaderer B, Beck G. A Study of Respiratory Effects from Exposure to 2 ppm Formaldehyde in Healthy Subjects. Archives Of Environmental & Occupational Health 1986, 41: 229-239. PMID: 3767432, DOI: 10.1080/00039896.1986.9938338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir PollutantsAtmosphere Exposure ChambersDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFormaldehydeHumansLungMalePhysical ExertionRandom AllocationRespiratory Function TestsConceptsHealthy subjectsUpper airwaySeparate daysMaximal flow-volume curvesLower airway symptomsFlow-volume curvesAirway responsesAirway symptomsPulmonary functionRespiratory symptomsSignificant bronchoconstrictionLung functionSymptom diaryAirway resistanceIrritative phenomenaModerate exercisePhysiologic alterationsRespiratory effectsSubjective complaintsBaseline responsivenessFA exposureHealthy individualsIrritative propertiesRespiratory systemSuch exposure