1996
Acute Exposure to Low-Level Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE): Human Reactions and Pharmacokinetic Response
Cain W, Leaderer B, Ginsberg G, Andrews L, Cometto-muñiz J, Gent J, Buck M, Berglund L, Mohsenin V, Monahan E, Kjaergaard S. Acute Exposure to Low-Level Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE): Human Reactions and Pharmacokinetic Response. Inhalation Toxicology 1996, 8: 21-48. DOI: 10.3109/08958379609005425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDouble-blind studyEnd of exposureNasal inflammationBlood levelsAcute exposureComputerized performance testsHealthy adultsPharmacokinetic responseEye irritationSymptomsPharmacokinetic studyMethyl tertiary butyl etherDifferential effectsObjective effectsObjective correlatesExposureSubjectsPMNTertiary butyl etherOne-halfSubjects' ratingsInflammationLevelsBloodBaseline
1987
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 odorEnvironmental tobacco smoke: Sensory reactions of occupants
Cain W, Tosun T, See L, Leaderer B. Environmental tobacco smoke: Sensory reactions of occupants. Atmospheric Environment (1967) 1987, 21: 347-353. DOI: 10.1016/0004-6981(87)90011-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn evaluation of respiratory effects following exposure to 2.0 ppm formaldehyde in asthmatics: lung function, symptoms, and airway reactivity.
Witek T, Schachter E, Tosun T, Beck G, Leaderer B. An evaluation of respiratory effects following exposure to 2.0 ppm formaldehyde in asthmatics: lung function, symptoms, and airway reactivity. Archives Of Environmental & Occupational Health 1987, 42: 230-7. PMID: 3310924.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethacholine inhalation challenge testFlow-volume parametersInhalation challenge testSignificant airway obstructionAirway reactivityAirway obstructionAirway responsesAsthmatic volunteersLung functionSore throatAirway resistanceMethacholine concentrationModerate exerciseRespiratory effectsFormaldehyde exposurePpm exposureChallenge testSeparate daysEye irritationMedian decrementAsthmaticsSymptomsExposurePpm formaldehydeDegrees C
1979
Ambient sulfates, photochemical oxidants, and acute adverse health effects: An epidemiological study
Zagraniski R, Leaderer B, Stolwijk J. Ambient sulfates, photochemical oxidants, and acute adverse health effects: An epidemiological study. Environmental Research 1979, 19: 306-320. PMID: 315309, DOI: 10.1016/0013-9351(79)90058-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute adverse health effectsAdverse health effectsHealth effectsTelephone company employeesAsthma clinicChronic bronchitisGroups of subjectsHeavy smokersAcute symptomsSymptom ratesHay feverThroat irritationEpidemiological studiesMore symptomsSuch illnessesEye irritationSusceptible peopleConnecticut areaSmokersIllnessSymptomsIrritationOxidant levelsGroupNew Haven