Health effects inflammation

Some workers exposed to the salt form of 3,3 -dichlorobenzidine complained of sore throat, respiratory infections, stomach upset, headache, dizziness, caustic bums, and dermatitis (an inflammation of the skin). However, with the exception of dermatitis, it is not certain that 3,3 -dichloro-benzidine causes these health effects because the workers were also exposed to other chemicals at the... 

Limited information is available on the human health effects of exposure to VDC. Upper airway irritation consisting of inflammation of mucous membranes has been reported after acute exposure, whereas CNS toxicity has been associated with levels of 4000ppm. ... 

Therefore, when COX-associated biochemical reactions are intensively associated with EPA due to increased EPA levels and decreased proinflammatory AA levels, less harmful and significantly reduced inflammatory status can be expected. Thus, increased n-3 PUFA levels compared to n-6 PUFA can impart significant beneficial health effects against inflammation. Also, it has been recently suggested that increased n-3 PUFA levels in patients can improve the outcome of critically ill patients (Ott et al., 2011). 

Additional studies on the toxicity of chlorine in experimental animals are needed to better define the health effects of exposure at concentrations of 0.5—4 ppm, 24 h/d for up to 10 d. These studies should include evaluation of short-term effects, on pulmonary function and on long-term effects such as inflammation of the respiratory tract and pulmonary fibrosis. Studies are also needed on the interactive effects of chlorine with other gases found in disabled submarines. 

Toxicity and health effects n-Butyl alcohol is a highly refractive liquid and burns with a strongly luminous flame. Exposure to n-butyl alcohol causes irritation to eyes, nose, throat, and the respiratory system. Prolonged exposure results in symptoms of headache, vertigo, drowsiness, corneal inflammation, blurred vision, photophobia, and cracked skin. It is advised that workers coming in contact with n-butyl alcohol should use protective clothing and barrier creams. - ... 

The phytochemical complexity of kiwis has attracted scientific interest for the potential health effects involved, including laboratory studies to probe for activity against cancer, inflammation, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, microbial infections, and immune disorders. 

Sodium polyacrylate is a mild irritant to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. It may cause redness, itching, and pain on the skin or in the eyes and coughing, shortness of breath, and inflammation of the respiratory tract. Questions have been raised about possible health effects on hahies who wear disposable diapers containing sodium polyacrylate. Some people suggest that a baby s tender skin may he more sensitive to the irritation caused by sodium polyacrylate than the skin of an adult. The compound was removed from tampons in 1985 because some women who left their tampons in place too long experienced unacceptable levels of irritation caused by sodium polyacrylate in the product. 

Tomqvist H, Mills NL, Gonzalez M et al (2007) Persistent endothelial dysfuncdon in humans after diesel exhaust inhalation. Am J Respir Grit Car Med 176 395 00 Ulrich MMW, Alink GM, Kumarathasan P et al (2002) Health effects and time course of particulate matter on the cardiopulmonary system in rats with lung inflammation. J Toxicol Environ Health 65 1571-1595... 

Tree nuts were long perceived as an unhealthy food due to their high fat content and caloric value. However, recent epidemiologic and numerous clinical. studies have provided evidence that frequent nut consumption is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, certain types of cancer, stroke, atherosclerosis, type-2 diabetes, inflammation, and several other chronic diseases. Drawing on contributions from experts based in industry and academia. Tree Nuts Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects discus.ses the results of state-of-the-art research on different aspects of tree nut compositions, phytochemicals, and their health effects. 

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