Respiratory health effects of exposure to low levels of airborne endotoxin - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Elevated endotoxin levels have been measured in ambient air around livestock farms, which is a cause of concern for neighbouring residents. There is clear evidence that occupational exposure to high concentrations of airborne endotoxin causes respiratory inflammation, respiratory symptoms and lung function decline. However, health effects of exposure to low levels of endotoxin are less well described. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize published associations between exposure to relatively low levels of airborne endotoxin and respiratory health endpoints. METHODS:Studies investigating respiratory effects of measured or modelled exposure to low levels of airborne endotoxin (average < 100 EU/m3) were eligible for inclusion. In total, 1362 articles were identified thr

SUBMITTER: Farokhi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5806377 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature