Naslov
Pulmonary function in persons who are professionally exposed to formaldehyde fumes

Autori
Ostojić, Ljiljana ; Bradarić, Anteo ; Miše, Kornelija ; Ostojić, Zdenko ; Lovrić, Jasna ; Petrović, Pave ; Ujević, Ante ; Erceg, Marinko ; Janković, Stipan ; Tocilj, Jadranka

Izvornik
Collegium Antropologicum (0350-6134) 30 (2006), 3; 507-511

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
formaldehyde ; pulmonary function ; diffusing capacity ; occupational health hazards

Sažetak
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.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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