US EPA

626448 

Journal Article 

Pulmonary function in persons who are professionally exposed to formaldehyde fumes 

Ostojić, L; Bradarić, A; Mise, K; Ostojić, Z; Lovrić, J; Petrović, P; Ujević, A; Erceg, M; Janković, S; Tocilj, J 

2006 

Yes 

Collegium Antropologicum
ISSN: 0350-6134 

30 

3 

507-511 

Croatian 

17058515 

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The present study examines long-term effects of occupational exposure to formaldehyde fumes on lung function. Forced spirometry and diffusing lung capacity were measured in 16 health-service professionals (8 medical doctors and 8 laboratory technicians) working at the pathoanatomic laboratory for at least 4 years with daily exposure 8 +/- 1 hours. Control group employed 16 males, which were matched by age and stature to members of the exposed group. Only non-smokers were included in the study. Spirometric parameters in study participants exposed to formaldehyde fumes compared to control group were not significantly different indicating absence of restrictive and/or obstructive deterioration of lung function in exposed group. The only parameter differing in two groups was blood volume of pulmonary capillaries (Vc') which was significantly larger in a group exposed to formaldehyde fumes. The possibility that the hyperemic lung reaction is the consequence of the exposure to formaldehyde fumes should be further explored. 

formaldehyde; pulmonary function; diffusing capacity; occupational health hazards