Pulmonary function changes associated with an air pollution episode in January 1987

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/08940630.1989.10466638· OSTI ID:6628561

Brunekreef, B; Lumens, M; Hoek, G; Hofschreuder, P; Fischer, P; Biersteker, K ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Wageningen (Netherlands)

In January 1987, an air pollution episode occurred in central and western Europe. Levels of SO{sub 2}, NO{sub 2}, black smoke, sulfates, and other components were evaluated, with 24 hour average concentrations of SO{sub 2} reaching a maximum of close to 300 {mu}g/m{sup 3} in an area in the southeast of the Netherlands. Pulmonary function was measured in a group of children 6-12 years old at the end of the episode, and also two and three and a half weeks after the episode. A baseline lung function value was obtained about three months before the episode. Pulmonary function growth between baseline and retest dates was estimated from a simple growth model which was validated using measured pulmonary function growth data from a longitudinal study. A decline of pulmonary function (FVC, FEV{sub 1} and PEF) from predicted baseline levels was observed, starting on the last day of the episode. Two weeks after the episode, FVC, FEV{sub 1}, PEF and MMEF were all decreased, and three and a half weeks after the episode, there was still a deficit compared to predicted baseline levels for FVC and FEV{sub 1}.

• OSTI ID: 6628561
• Journal Information: Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association; (USA) Vol. 39:11; ISSN JAWAE; ISSN 1047-3289
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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