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Journal Article 
Formaldehyde pollution of indoor decoration on the health impact of childhood asthma investigation 
Yan, H; Yibulayin, XK 
2008 
Chk 
Xinjiang Yike Daxue Xuebao
ISSN: 1009-5551 
31 
594-596 
Objective:To explore interior decoration decorative materials of formaldehyde released by the impact on children with asthma. Methods: A case-control epidemiological study design, through questionnaires collected 50 cases of children with asthma (case group) and 50 patients with non-asthmatic children (control group) information, the study of living of formaldehyde in indoor air concentrations and compared between the two groups as well as different decoration level (the rough, simple decoration, refined decoration) of formaldehyde in indoor air concentrations of the two groups of children and the signs and symptoms of asthma. Results: Case Group of formaldehyde in indoor air concentration [(0.130±0.041) mg/m3], formaldehyde exceeding rate (60%) was significantly higher [(0.085±0.022) mg/m3, 24%]; fine decoration in the room formaldehyde in the air exceeding rate (50%) was significantly higher than that Jianzhuangxiu (33%) and the rough (0) (P0.05); cases of childhood asthma irritating cough Group, a large number of present phlegm, difficulty in breathing, irritability, forced sitting, with abdominal pain, the sound auscultation have Wheezing incidence was significantly higher (P0.01). Conclusions: Indoor decoration which increased indoor formaldehyde concentrations of children respiratory bring about significant impact.