ShareAirborne Beta-1,3-glucan may be related to symptoms in sick buildings.
Author(s) : RYLANDER R., et al.
Type of article: Article
Summary
States that airborne endotoxin and beta-1,3-glucan were measured in buildings in which complaints of eye and airway irritation as well as fatigue and skin symptoms had been numerous. Notes that glucans are present in the cell wall of fungi or secreted from certain bacteria. States that dose-response relationships were found between levels of beta-1,3-glucan and eye and throat irritation, dry cough and itching skin.
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- Original title: Airborne Beta-1,3-glucan may be related to symptoms in sick buildings.
- Record ID : 1993-2786
- Languages: English
- Source: Indoor Environ. - vol. 1 - n. 5
- Publication date: 1991/09
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- Themes: Comfort air conditioning
- Keywords: Suspension; Sick building; Health; Residential building; Air conditioning
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