Pulmonary reactions after exposure to 3-methylfuran vapour, a fungal metabolite.
A case of obstructive pulmonary reaction with flu-like symptoms after exposure to 3-methylfuran is described. This compound is produced by fungi, and can be found in buildings with mould growth. Previous studies have shown that exposure to the substance might increase the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, and is pneumotoxic to animals at high concentrations.
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Department of Occupational Medicine, National Institute for Working Life, Solna, Sweden. robert.walinder@occmed.uu.se
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Johanson
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005260:Female; D005663:Furans / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
D000393:Air Pollutants; D005663:Furans; C039851:3-methylfuran