Publications by authors named "D R Michanowicz"
Article Synopsis
- Gas and propane stoves release nitrogen dioxide (NO) indoors, with unknown exposure levels across different U.S. demographic groups.
- The average long-term NO exposure from these stoves is 4.0 parts per billion, potentially leading to about 50,000 pediatric asthma cases due to this exposure.
- Smaller homes and certain racial/ethnic households experience disproportionately higher NO exposure compared to larger homes and the national average.
Curr Environ Health Rep
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The review highlights the use of organosulfur compounds as odorants in natural gas to help detect leaks, but points out that there are currently no established regulatory exposure limits for these compounds.
- - Analysis of 22 studies revealed that prolonged exposure to natural gas odorants is linked to various health symptoms like headaches, respiratory issues, and skin irritation, indicating potential health risks.
- - The findings suggest the need for more detailed research on the health impacts of these odorants at lower exposure levels and recommend better practices for their use in natural gas.
