Table 2 Lung function following exposure to diesel exhaust or ozone
Diesel exhaust | Filtered air | Ozone | Filtered air | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 10) | (n = 10) | (n = 30) | (n = 30) | |
FEV 1 , L | ||||
Pre-exposure | 4.3 ± 0.31 | 4.3 ± 0.31 | 4.3 ± 0.5 | 4.3 ± 0.5 |
2 hours | 4.3 ± 0.63 | 4.3 ± 0.31 | 4.2 ± 0.6 | 4.3 ± 0.5 |
FVC, L | ||||
Pre-exposure | 6.1 ± 0.63 | 6.0 ± 0.63 | 5.8 ± 0.8 | 5.8 ± 0.8 |
2 hours | 6.1 ± 0.63 | 6.1 ± 0.95 | 5.6 ± 0.8 | 5.7 ± 0.8 |