Open AccessIncreased CD3 positive cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid after hydrogen fluoride inhalation
Author(s) -
K Lund,
Magne Refsnes,
Thomas Sandström,
Per Søstrand,
Per E. Schwarze,
Bøe J,
Johny Kongerud
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.442
Subject(s) - bronchoalveolar lavage , inhalation , myeloperoxidase , respiratory tract , medicine , fluoride , chemistry , immunology , respiratory system , inflammation , lung , anesthesia , inorganic chemistry
This study examined whether experimental hydrogen fluoride exposure for 1 hour induces an inflammatory response in the lower respiratory tract that is detectable in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.