Phthalates in face masks and their effects on cellular energetics in human bronchial epithelial cells.

The widespread use of disposable masks has sparked concerns about potential exposure to harmful chemicals, including the already ubiquitous phthalates. It has been demonstrated that there is a causal relationship between the exposure to phthalates and the onset of respiratory diseases. Moreover, there is an increasing body of evidence, which suggests that mitochondria contribute to significant impact to the epithelial function in respiratory diseases.

Assessment of multi-contaminant exposure in a cancer treatment center: a 2-year monitoring of molds, mycotoxins, endotoxins, and glucans in bioaerosols.

Indoor air quality in health care facilities is a major public health concern, particularly for immunocompromised patients who may be exposed to microbiological contaminants such as molds, mycotoxins, endotoxins, and (1,3)-ß-D-glucans. Over 2 years, bioaerosols were collected on a monthly basis in a cancer treatment center (Centre F. Baclesse, Normandy, France), characterized from areas where there was no any particular air treatment.