- Author
-
Doyle, E.
- Title
- Respiratory System Symptomatology and Pulmonary Function Testing Abnormalities in Two of Four Individuals Exposed to Fumes and Pyrolysis Debris From a Composite Aircraft.
- Coporate
- USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
- Book or Conf
- Naval Air Systems Command. Composites in Fire Workshop. Volume 2. April 2-4, 1985,
Monterey, CA,
18-18/25 p.,
1985
- Keywords
-
composite materials
- Abstract
- Two of four men on site between 8+ and 11+ hours after an F-18 crash complained of markedly reduced exercise capacity, first noticed a few days after the above exposure. After a background explanation of pulmonary anatomy, pathophysiology and function testing, their cases were presented. In both individuals, there was an abnormality in the alveolar/arteriolar gradient. In one of the individuals there was an abnormal one second forced expiratory volume (which increased by 30% back to normal over five months--a markedly reduced exercise capability is anticipated) and a positive histamine challenge test, a test associated with both asthma and the "reactive airway disease syndrome". The findings of the latter individual were considered consistent with the severity of his complaints.