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The suitability of EBC-Pb as a new biomarker to assess occupational exposure to...
Félix, Pedro M.; Almeida, Susana Marta; Franco, Cristiana; Almeida, António Bugalho; Lopes, Carlos; Claro, Maria Inês; Fragoso, Elsa; Teles, CatarinaOccupational exposure to lead (Pb) requires continuous surveillance to assure, as much as possible, safe and healthful working conditions. This study addresses the suitability of assessing Pb exposure in relevant workers using their exhaled breath condensate (EBC). This study enrolled workers of two different Pb processing industries characterized by moderate and high Pb exposure levels in the work environment,...
Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) : dissemination and applic...
Azevedo, Pedro; Correia de Sousa, Jaime; Bousquet, Jean; Almeida, António Bugalho; Giacco, Stefano R. Del; Demoly, Pascal; Haahtela, TariAsthma frequently occurs in association with allergic rhinitis and a combined management approach has been suggested. The Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) is the first questionnaire to assess control of both diseases concurrently. However, to have an impact on healthcare it needs to be disseminated and adopted. In this paper we discuss the dissemination of CARAT in different countries and it...