Journal Article
Neurobehavioral and respiratory symptoms of formaldehyde and xylene exposure in histology technicians
Kilburn, KH; Seidman, BC; Warshaw, R
Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health
ISSN: 1933-8244
EISSN: 2154-4700
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626448 Pulmonary function in persons who are professionally exposed to formaldehyde fumes
Disturbances of memory, mood, equilibrium, and sleep that occurred simultaneously with headache and indigestion, were experienced more frequently among women working in histology who had daily exposure to formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene than in unexposed female clerical workers working in the same hospitals. Neurobehavioral symptoms were accompanied by irritation of eyes, upper airways, and trachea. Formaldehyde exposure correlated better with neurobehavioral symptoms and with respiratory and mucous membrane symptoms than did exposure to xylene/toluene or to other agents.
DCN-145205; Epidemiology; Occupational hazards; Cigarette smoking; Environmental factors; Analytical methods; Toxic materials; Work capacity; Age factors; Chromatographic analysis; Exposure levels