Respiratory effects in the aftermath of a major fire in a chemical waste depot.

F. Greven; H.A.M. Kerstjens; F. Duijm; P. Eppinga; G. de Meer; D.J.J. Heederik

doi:10.5271/sjweh.1328

Respiratory effects in the aftermath of a major fire in a chemical waste depot.

F. Greven, H.A.M. Kerstjens, F. Duijm, P. Eppinga, G. de Meer, D.J.J. Heederik

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate respiratory effects among emergency services first responders and residents with exposure to combustion products in the aftermath of a chemical waste depot fire. METHODS: The study population comprised 138 individuals who were present in the area downwind of an accidental fire. Identified by telephone interview six years later, subjects with persistent respiratory symptoms were suspected as having Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS). Medical tests were performed. For bronchial responsiveness, a cut-off point of PD (20)

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	368-375
Number of pages	8
Journal	Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
Volume	35
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.1328
Publication status	Published - 2009

Keywords

airway irritant
chemical fire
dose-response slope
histamine challenge testing
persistent respiratorysymptom
Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome
RADS

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