2005
Indoor nitrous acid and respiratory symptoms and lung function in adults
Jarvis D, Leaderer B, Chinn S, Burney P. Indoor nitrous acid and respiratory symptoms and lung function in adults. Thorax 2005, 60: 474. PMID: 15923247, PMCID: PMC1747426, DOI: 10.1136/thx.2004.032177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung functionRespiratory symptomsHealth effectsIndoor NO2Lower lung functionMore respiratory symptomsNon-significant increaseFEV1/Expiratory volumeVital capacityRelevant confoundersSecond percentageEpidemiological studiesSignificant associationSymptomsHome levelAssociationAdultsOutdoor levelsHigh levelsLevelsFailureConfoundersMonths
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
1984
Airway Effects of Low Concentrations of Sulfur Dioxide: Dose-Response Characteristics
Schachter E, Witek T, Beck G, Hosein H, Colice G, Leaderer B, Cain W. Airway Effects of Low Concentrations of Sulfur Dioxide: Dose-Response Characteristics. Archives Of Environmental & Occupational Health 1984, 39: 34-42. PMID: 6370145, DOI: 10.1080/00039896.1984.10545831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthmatic subjectsVital capacityPartial flow-volume curvesAcute respiratory effectsTotal lung capacityMaximal expiratory flowAbsence of exerciseKpm/minEnd of exerciseFlow-volume curvesDose-response relationshipDose-response characteristicsAirway effectsExpiratory volumeAirway resistanceLung capacitySignificant changesExpiratory flowRespiratory effectsHealthy subjectsHealthy individualsSeparate daysMin subjectsVolume curvesVmax50