Effects of particulate matter exposure and medication use on asthmatics
Silverman, F; Hosein, HR; Corey, P; Holton, S; Tarlo, SM
HERO ID
5996
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1992
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 5996 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1992 |
| Title | Effects of particulate matter exposure and medication use on asthmatics |
| Authors | Silverman, F; Hosein, HR; Corey, P; Holton, S; Tarlo, SM |
| Journal | Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 51-56 |
| Abstract | #The health risk associated with low-level air pollution exposure is still uncertain. The association between exposure and pulmonary function was assessed with personal sampling. Small, portable multipollutant samplers were used to assess personal exposure to particulate matter. Thirty-six asthmatic subjects participated in the study for up to 20 d in both summer (n = 10 d) and winter (n = 10 d); pulmonary function was assessed at the beginning and end of each sampling day, and medication use was recorded. A within-individual longitudinal analysis of the relationship between pulmonary function and particulate matter revealed an effect of season. In winter, pulmonary function increased as particulate exposure increased, which was explained by a confounding effect of medication use. Therefore, in addition to exposure, season of the year and medication use are factors that must be considered. |
| Doi | 10.1080/00039896.1992.9935944 |
| Pmid | 1540003 |
| Wosid | WOS:A1992HG92100008 |
| Url | http://search.proquest.com/docview/72825421?accountid=102841 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Conference Name | 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONF ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE ( INDOOR AIR 90 ) |
| Conference Date | JUL 29-AUG 03, 1990 |
| Comments | ECRIB.Arch. Environ. Health 47: 51-56. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Maximal Midexpiratory Flow Rate; Vital Capacity; Particle Size; Humans; Seasons; Middle Aged; Forced Expiratory Volume; Male; Female; Asthma -- drug therapy; Air Pollutants -- adverse effects; Asthma -- physiopathology |
| Is Qa | No |