Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Functional Impairments Associated with Occupational Exposure to Asphalt Fumes

Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Functional Impairments Associated with Occupational Exposure to Asphalt Fumes

Background: Controversy exists as to the potential of asphalt fumes to induce respiratory symptoms and lung functional impairments. Objective: To examine the respiratory effects, if any, of occupational inhalation exposure to asphalt fumes. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 74 asphalt worker...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: M Neghab, F Zare Derisi, J Hassanzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization 2015-04-01
Series:The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Subjects:
Asphalt
Respiratory function tests
Signs and symptoms, respiratory
Occupational exposure
Mastic asphalt
Questionnaires
Benzene
Worksites
Threshold limit values
Air borne disease
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