title: Inhalation of nail dust from onychomycotic toenails. Part I. Characterization of particles. 1984.
abstract: Nail dust particles were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy for size and topography. The percentage of "fines" that could be inhaled and deposited in the alveoli and bronchioles were determined by quantitative particle size analysis. Distribution representing the largest total mass was graphed between 1 and 2 microns. The authors found that 86% of nail dust would reach the bronchioles and alveoli, and 31% could be expected to deposit in these areas.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Abramson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilton
mesh_terms: D004391:Dust; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000266:history* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D005658:Fungi / Q000302:isolation & purification; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009262:Nails / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000266:history* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D010316:Particle Size; D011032:Podiatry / Q000266:history; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D004391:Dust