Publications by authors named "Heng-Chun Chen"
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease. No evidence is available for the clinical application of acupuncture and moxibustion for the management of AR symptoms in Hong Kong. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture with or without herbal moxibustion on relieving AR symptoms in the Hong Kong population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in household dust near diesel transport routes.
Environ Geochem Health
February 2012
Article Synopsis
- A river-dredging project in Nantou, Taiwan, has resulted in increased traffic from diesel vehicles transporting materials, leading to higher levels of household dust compared to a nearby control village.
- At the exposure sites, household dust contained significantly greater amounts of total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (t-PAHs), primarily linked to diesel emissions, indicated by diagnostic ratios of PAHs.
- The study found that lifetime cancer risks from dust exposure were substantially higher than those from inhalation, suggesting serious health implications for residents near the dredging activity.