2005
Indoor nitrous acid and respiratory symptoms and lung function in adults
Jarvis D, Leaderer B, Chinn S, Burney P. Indoor nitrous acid and respiratory symptoms and lung function in adults. Thorax 2005, 60: 474. PMID: 15923247, PMCID: PMC1747426, DOI: 10.1136/thx.2004.032177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung functionRespiratory symptomsHealth effectsIndoor NO2Lower lung functionMore respiratory symptomsNon-significant increaseFEV1/Expiratory volumeVital capacityRelevant confoundersSecond percentageEpidemiological studiesSignificant associationSymptomsHome levelAssociationAdultsOutdoor levelsHigh levelsLevelsFailureConfoundersMonths
1995
Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study.
Beckett W, Russi M, Haber A, Rivkin R, Sullivan J, Tameroglu Z, Mohsenin V, Leaderer B. Effect of nitrous acid on lung function in asthmatics: a chamber study. Environmental Health Perspectives 1995, 103: 372-375. PMID: 7607138, PMCID: PMC1519093, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.95103372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignificant airflow obstructionChamber exposure studiesFiltered room airModerate cycle exerciseNitrous acid exposureIndoor nitrogen dioxideMucous membrane symptomsDuration of exposureAirflow obstructionLung functionIrritant symptomsVital capacityCycle exerciseLung mechanicsRespiratory effectsAcid exposureRespiratory parametersAdult subjectsRoom airHealth effectsSymptomsSignificant decreaseAsthmaticsExposure studiesCommon indoor air pollutants