Urban air pollution is associated to increased incidence of allergic respiratory diseases. The aim of the study was to assess the occupational exposure to urban pollution through biological monitoring of PAHs and CO airborne levels in 122 traffic wardens in Bari and to investigate sensitization to inhaled allergens in a subgroup of workers. After administering a questionnaire to collect information about lifestyle habits and occupational history, medical examination, spirometry and blood drawning were carried out; the measurement of exhaled CO and urinary 1-hydroxypyrene (1-HOP) was performed and air quality data of Bari Municipality were obtained ...
Monitoraggio biologico dell'esposizione professionale ad inquinanti atmosferici e valutazione dell'ipersensibilità individuale ad allergeni aerodispersi in vigili urbani
VIMERCATI, LUIGI;CARRUS, ANTONIO;BELLOTTA, MARIA ROSARIA;DE NICHILO, GIGLIOLA;MACINAGROSSA, Linda;ASSENNATO, Giorgio
2006-01-01
Abstract
Urban air pollution is associated to increased incidence of allergic respiratory diseases. The aim of the study was to assess the occupational exposure to urban pollution through biological monitoring of PAHs and CO airborne levels in 122 traffic wardens in Bari and to investigate sensitization to inhaled allergens in a subgroup of workers. After administering a questionnaire to collect information about lifestyle habits and occupational history, medical examination, spirometry and blood drawning were carried out; the measurement of exhaled CO and urinary 1-hydroxypyrene (1-HOP) was performed and air quality data of Bari Municipality were obtained ...I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
