2009
Household airborne Penicillium associated with peak expiratory flow variability in asthmatic children
Bundy KW, Gent JF, Beckett W, Bracken MB, Belanger K, Triche E, Leaderer BP. Household airborne Penicillium associated with peak expiratory flow variability in asthmatic children. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2009, 103: 26-30. PMID: 19663123, PMCID: PMC2746059, DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60139-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir Pollution, IndoorAsthmaChildEnvironmental ExposureFemaleHousingHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMitosporic FungiOdds RatioPeak Expiratory Flow RatePenicilliumConceptsPeak expiratory flow variabilityExpiratory flow variabilityAsthmatic childrenAirway hyperreactivityPeak expiratory flowYears of ageLogistic regression modelsAsthma prevalencePhysician diagnosisExpiratory flowChildren 6HyperreactivityChildrenAirborne mold concentrationsRegression modelsAgeCommon moldsIndoor fungiExposureMold concentrationsHomeAsthmaAirborne fungiTotal moldPrevalence
1999
Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3
NAEHER L, HOLFORD T, BECKETT W, BELANGER K, TRICHE E, BRACKEN M, LEADERER B. Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1999, 160: 117-125. PMID: 10390388, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.160.1.9808153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak expiratory flowPEF variationEvening peak expiratory flowMorning peak expiratory flowOutdoor monitoring sitePeak flow meterAmbient air pollutionMicrograms/m3Expiratory flowPhysiologic effectsPEF measurementsOnly exposureConcurrent measuresExposureMeteorologic variablesFine particulate sulfateDaily
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 odorAn 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