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. 2017 Jun 1;2017:192, Part 1.

Commentary Table 2.

Overview of Procedures Performed on the Days Before, During, and After Exposurea

Procedure Pre-Exposure Visits Exposure Visit Post-Exposure Visit
3 Days Before 2 Days Before 1 Day Before Before Exposure During Exposure After Exposure 1 Day After
Laboratory ozone exposure X
Personal exposure monitoring (ambient ozone and NO2) X X X
Activity diary X X X
Physical exam X
Health questionnaire X
Symptom questionnaire X X X X
Vital signs X X X X X
Electrocardiogram (ECG) –––––––––Continuous––––––––––
Brachial artery ultrasound X X
Blood draw X X
Spirometry X X X
Minute ventilation X
Sputum induction X

a Three separate sessions were held in which participants were exposed to 0, 70, and 120 ppb ozone (in randomized order) for 3 hours while exercising intermittently (for a total of 9 visits).