nitrogen-dioxide and sodium-sulfite

Effects of respirable aerosols of sulfuric acid, ammonium sulfate, sodium sulfite, and ammonium persulfate on lungs of rats are reviewed. The literature regarding interactions between ozone or nitrogen dioxide and acidic aerosols (ammonium sulfate, sulfuric acid) is discussed. An unexpected interaction between nitrogen dioxide and sodium chloride aerosol is also discussed. An attempt is made to identify bases for prediction of how and when acid aerosols might potentiate effects of inhaled gases.

Topics: Acid Rain; Aerosols; Air Pollutants; Ammonium Sulfate; Animals; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Formaldehyde; Lung; Nitrogen Dioxide; Ozone; Rats; Sodium Chloride; Sulfites; Sulfuric Acids

Topics: Alkalies; Animals; Anions; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Ions; Muscles; Nitric Oxide; Nitrogen; Nitrogen Dioxide; Potassium; Research; Sodium; Sulfites; Swine