Abnormalities on Chest Computed Tomography and Lung Function Following an Intense Dust Exposure: A 17-Year Longitudinal Study

Abnormalities on Chest Computed Tomography and Lung Function Following an Intense Dust Exposure: A 17-Year Longitudinal Study

Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) firefighters experienced intense dust exposure working at the World Trade Center (WTC) site on and after 11/9/2001 (9/11). We hypothesized that high-intensity WTC exposure caused abnormalities found on chest computed tomography (CT). Between 11/9/2001&a...

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Main Authors: Charles Liu, Barbara Putman, Ankura Singh, Rachel Zeig-Owens, Charles B. Hall, Theresa Schwartz, Mayris P. Webber, Hillel W. Cohen, Melissa J. Fazzari, David J. Prezant, Michael D. Weiden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
medical imaging
pulmonary function tests
lung injury
occupational exposure
epidemiological studies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/9/1655

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