We examined endotoxin exposure and wheezing episodes during the first year of life in a
birth cohort of 499 infants with one or both parents having a history of asthma or allergy. We …

Background: It has been postulated that exposure to bacterial endotoxins and animals early
in life might confer protection against the development of asthma and allergies. Objective …

Endotoxin, or lipopolysaccharide (LPS), is a constituent of the outer cell membrane of Gram-
negative bacteria. LPS is a highly potent proinflammatory substance, that, when inhaled …

We investigated the associations of fungal and endotoxin levels in office dust with
respiratory health in 888 (67% participation) occupants of a waterdamaged building. We …

Little is known about the micronutrient status of Chinese women of childbearing age. We
assessed nonfasting plasma concentrations of folic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6 (as …

To investigate the acute effect of a hot, humid and ozone-polluted (O 3) environment on lung
inflammation and oxidative tress of runners performing 8 km time trial run. Using a single …

Background: Inhalation of cotton-based particulate has been associated with respiratory
symptoms and overt lung disease related to endotoxin exposure in some studies. This cross …

Background. Exposure to endotoxin has been widely investigated as a potential factor for
asthma and associated symptoms in children with different results. To clarify a potential …

Objectives: It was hypothesised that inflammation plays a dominant part in the respiratory
effects of exposure to wood dust. The purpose of this study was to relate the nasal …

The aim of this study was to determine personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin
levels among workers in an integrated cotton-processing textile factory and exposure …