A study of respiratory effects from exposure to 2.0 ppm formaldehyde in occupationally exposed workers
Schachter E, Witek T, Brody D, Tosun T, Beck G, Leaderer B. A study of respiratory effects from exposure to 2.0 ppm formaldehyde in occupationally exposed workers. Environmental Research 1987, 44: 188-205. PMID: 3691441, DOI: 10.1016/s0013-9351(87)80227-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak expiratory flow rateLung functionLaboratory workersExposure daysHospital laboratory workersLower airway symptomsLung function changesHealthy laboratory workersExpiratory flow rateAirway symptomsObstructive changesAsthmatic individualsIrritative symptomsSymptom diaryExercise regimenAsthmatic symptomatologyMild exerciseRespiratory effectsPEFR recordingsFrequent complaintEye irritationMore occasionsSymptomsPpm formaldehydeUnusual odor