Search for dissertations about: "Inhalation exposure"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words Inhalation exposure.

  2. 16. Large organic aerosols in a human exposure chamber : applications in occupational dermatology and lung medicine

    Author : Lennart Lundgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Aerosol; bakery dust; bronchoalveolar lavage; chamber design; dermal exposure; exposure chamber; inhalation; large organic aerosols; mannequin; neutralizer; particle size; pinewood dust; skin;

    Abstract : Exposure to large organic aerosol particles may cause respiratory and skin reactions. The use of human exposure chambers offers possibilities for experimental exposure challenges carried out with patients, in research and for investigations of the effects of exposure on the skin and in the respiratory tract. READ MORE

  4. 17. Toxicity of metal containing micro- and nanoparticles : studies from an inhalation perspective

    Author : Johanna Kain; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Particles in urban environments have for a long time been associated with different health problems and diseases, such as worsening of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as well as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, metal containing particles present in occupational settings and industries, particularly particles produced during welding, have been linked to several adverse health effects. READ MORE

  5. 18. Residential radon exposure and lung cancer : risk assessment based on epidemiologic data

    Author : Frédéric Lagarde; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Inhalation of decay-products from radon in dwellings is the main source of exposure to ionising radiation for the population of many countries. With an average concentration in dwellings of about 100 Bqm-3 indoor radon levels in Sweden are in the upper range of the average levels observed in other countries. READ MORE

  6. 19. Examining neurobehavioral effects of chemosensory exposure to local irritants using event related potentials

    Author : Stephanie Anja Juran; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to examine whether unpleasant odors disturb cognitive task performance. At first glance, it seems intuitive that for example the smell of fire smoke would immediately interrupt my current writing at the computer. READ MORE

  7. 20. The impact of airway-irritating exposure and wet work on subjects with allergy or other sensitivity : epidemiology and mechanisms

    Author : Pernilla Wiebert; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Air pollution; allergic rhinitis; allergy; asthma; blood; carbonaceous; circulation; clearance; cohort; dermatitis; epidemiology; exposure assessment; Indium-111; inhalation; job-exposure matrix; lung; occupation; retention; Technegas generator; Technetium-99m; translocation; ultrafine particles;

    Abstract : The prevalence of asthma and allergies is increasing, which means that the proportion of workers on the labour market with allergy or other sensitivity also increases. It is as of yet not known to what extent these persons with an elevated sensitivity in the airways or the skin are affected by exposure to irritating substances at work. READ MORE