Symptoms (%) reported by 21 subjects before and 24 hours after inhalation of 40 μg lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
| Before (n = 21) | After (n = 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Breathlessness | 0 | 294-150 |
| Irritation in the eyes | 5 | 10 |
| Irritation in the throat | 5 | 384-150 |
| Hoarseness | 0 | 24 |
| Irritation in the nose | 5 | 14 |
| Cough with phlegm | 5 | 14 |
| Dry cough | 0 | 334-150 |
| Chest tightness | 0 | 10 |
| Headache | 24 | 62** |
| Heaviness in the head | 10 | 71** |
| Unusual tiredness | 0 | 57*** |
| Nausea | 0 | 19 |
| Diarrhoea | 0 | 10 |
| Joint pains | 0 | 24 |
| Muscle pains | 10 | 29 |
| Skin rashes | 5 | 5 |
↵4-150 p<0.05; **p<0.01; ***p<0.001.