1996
Acute Exposure to Low-Level Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE): Human Reactions and Pharmacokinetic Response
Cain W, Leaderer B, Ginsberg G, Andrews L, Cometto-muñiz J, Gent J, Buck M, Berglund L, Mohsenin V, Monahan E, Kjaergaard S. Acute Exposure to Low-Level Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE): Human Reactions and Pharmacokinetic Response. Inhalation Toxicology 1996, 8: 21-48. DOI: 10.3109/08958379609005425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDouble-blind studyEnd of exposureNasal inflammationBlood levelsAcute exposureComputerized performance testsHealthy adultsPharmacokinetic responseEye irritationSymptomsPharmacokinetic studyMethyl tertiary butyl etherDifferential effectsObjective effectsObjective correlatesExposureSubjectsPMNTertiary butyl etherOne-halfSubjects' ratingsInflammationLevelsBloodBaseline
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 ResearchConceptsSignificant 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