剧场烟雾对娱乐行业呼吸系统健康的影响。
Effects of theatrical smokes and fogs on respiratory health in the entertainment industry.
作者信息
Varughese Sunil, Teschke Kay, Brauer Michael, Chow Yat, van Netten Chris, Kennedy Susan M
机构信息
School of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
出版信息
Am J Ind Med. 2005 May;47(5):411-8. doi: 10.1002/ajim.20151.
BACKGROUND
Theatrical fogs (glycol or mineral oil aerosols) are widely used in the entertainment industry to create special effects and make lighting visible.
METHODS
We studied 101 employees at 19 sites using fogs and measured personal fog exposures, across work shift lung function, and acute and chronic symptoms. Results were also compared to an external control population, studied previously.
RESULTS
Chronic work-related wheezing and chest tightness were significantly associated with increased cumulative exposure to fogs (mineral oil and glycols) over the previous 2 years. Acute cough and dry throat were associated with acute exposure to glycol-based fogs; increased acute upper airway symptoms were associated with increased fog aerosol overall. Lung function was significantly lower among those working closest to the fog source.
CONCLUSIONS
Mineral oil- and glycol-based fogs are associated with acute and chronic adverse effects on respiratory health among employees. Reducing exposure, through controls, substitution, and elimination where possible, is likely to reduce these effects.
背景
戏剧用烟雾（乙二醇或矿物油气溶胶）在娱乐行业中广泛用于制造特效并使灯光可见。
方法
我们研究了19个使用烟雾的场所中的101名员工，测量了个人烟雾暴露量、整个工作班次的肺功能以及急性和慢性症状。结果还与先前研究的外部对照人群进行了比较。
结果
与工作相关的慢性喘息和胸闷与过去两年中累积接触烟雾（矿物油和乙二醇）增加显著相关。急性咳嗽和咽干与急性接触乙二醇基烟雾有关；急性上呼吸道症状增加与总体烟雾气溶胶增加有关。在最靠近烟雾源工作的人员中，肺功能明显较低。
结论
矿物油基和乙二醇基烟雾与员工的呼吸系统健康的急性和慢性不良影响有关。通过控制、替代和尽可能消除来减少暴露，可能会减少这些影响。
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