Mucociliary clearance, airway inflammation and nasal symptoms in urban motorcyclists.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is evidence that outdoor workers exposed to high levels of air pollution exhibit airway inflammation and increased airway symptoms. We hypothesized that these workers would experience increased airway symptoms and decreased nasal mucociliary clearance associated with their exposure to air pollution.

Methods

In total, 25 non-smoking commercial motorcyclists, aged 18-44 years, were included in this study. These drivers work 8-12 hours per day, 5 days per week, driving on urban streets. Nasal mucociliary clearance was measured by the saccharine transit test; airway acidification was measured by assessing the pH of exhaled breath condensate; and airway symptoms were measured by the Sino-nasal Outcome Test-20 questionnaire. To assess personal air pollution exposu

SUBMITTER: Brant TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4286667 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature