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Culturing of Human Nasal Epithelial Cells at the Air Liquid Interface
Published on: October 8, 2013
Airliner cabin air quality
1Occup[ational Health Services, Air Canada Centre 1239, P.O. 14,000 Station Airport, Dorval, P.Q. H4Y 1H4, Canada.
Abstract:
Airliner cabin air quality has attracted a lot of attention in the last two decades and has generated much controversy. This article reviews the situation to date only as it pertains to cabin air quality during normal aircraft operation. First discussed are the basic assumptions from the early days of commercial aviation. Second, different factors involved in cabin air quality are reviewed in some detail. Evidence from the current literature is employed to demonstrate that airliner cabin air quality is adequate and does not compromise aircrew health. However, the author does recognize that further studies are required for additional clarification of the issue.
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