The effects of facemasks on airway inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in healthy young adults: a double-blind, randomized, controlled crossover study

The effects of facemasks on airway inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in healthy young adults: a double-blind, randomized, controlled crossover study

Abstract Background Facemasks are increasingly worn during air pollution episodes in China, but their protective effects are poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate the filtration efficiencies of N95 facemasks and the cardiopulmonary benefits associated with wearing facemasks during episodes of poll...

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Main Authors: Tianjia Guan, Songhe Hu, Yiqun Han, Ruoyu Wang, Qindan Zhu, Yaoqian Hu, Hanqing Fan, Tong Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2018-07-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Subjects:
N95 facemask
Filtration efficiency
Ambient particulate matter
Airway inflammation
Endothelial dysfunction
Oxidative stress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12989-018-0266-0

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