Reduction in adverse effect on pulmonary function after exposure to filtered diesel exhaust

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · American Journal of Industrial Medicine; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.4700170306· OSTI ID:6936520

Ulfvarson, U; Alexandersson, R ^[1]

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1. Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm (Sweden)

A statistically significant temporary reduction on pulmonary function was measured with spirometry in stevedores on a roll-on-roll-off ro-ro ship who were exposed to diesel exhausts from trucks during a work shift. When all trucks were equipped with specially designed microfilters mounted on the exhaust pipes, this impairment in pulmonary function was reduced. Removal of the particulate fraction of the exhausts by filtering is an important factor in reducing the adverse effect of diesel exhaust on pulmonary function. The particle fraction should be considered when designing an indicator of the biological effects of diesel exhausts.

• OSTI ID: 6936520
• Journal Information: American Journal of Industrial Medicine; (USA), Vol. 17:3; ISSN 0271-3586
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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