Carbon monoxide and respiratory symptoms in young adult passive smokers: A pilot study comparing waterpipe to cigarette

Carbon monoxide and respiratory symptoms in young adult passive smokers: A pilot study comparing waterpipe to cigarette

Objectives: Studies have correlated second hand smoke (SHS) with many diseases, especially respiratory effects. The goal of this study was to measure the impact of SHS on the respiratory symptoms and exhaled carbon monoxide. Material and Methods: The study population consisted of 50 young workers in...

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Main Authors: Rouba Zeidan, Samar Rachidi, Sanaa Awada, Amal Hajje, Wafaa Bawab, Joseph Salamé, Rachelle Bejjany, Pascale Salameh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2014-08-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Subjects:
second hand smoke
carbon monoxide level
respiratory health
waterpipe smoke
cigarette smoke
Online Access:http://ijomeh.eu/Carbon-monoxide-and-respiratory-symptoms-in-young-adult-passive-smokers-a-pilot-study-comparing-waterpipe-to-cigarette,2012,0,2.html

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http://ijomeh.eu/Carbon-monoxide-and-respiratory-symptoms-in-young-adult-passive-smokers-a-pilot-study-comparing-waterpipe-to-cigarette,2012,0,2.html

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