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Particle Clearance from the Lungs: Assessment of Effects Due to Inhaled Irritants.

Authors :
Schlesinger, Richard B.
Driscoll, Kevin E.
Naumann, Bruce D.
Vollmuth, Thomas A.
Source :
Annals of Occupational Hygiene; 1998 Inhaled Particles VI, Vol. 32, p113-123, 11p
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

Clearance mechanisms remove inhaled deposited particles from the lungs, by mucociliary transport in conducting airways and to a large extent by alveolar macrophages in the respiratory region. This paper describes the effects of acute exposures to sulphuric acid (H2SO4), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), or ozone (O3) on particle clearance in rabbits. Cells recovered by bronchopulmonary lavage from animals exposed in vivo were also examined. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00034878
Volume :
32
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Occupational Hygiene
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
80128054

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