Vitamin B12 Deficiency due to Chlorofluorocarbon: A Case Report by Hemlata Bhaskar, Rekha Chaudhary

“…We are reporting a case of vitamin B12 deficiency in the setting of exposure to chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases. Case Report. A 55-year-old male refrigerator mechanic experienced recurrent visual symptoms, which included diplopia and blurring. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of HFA-134a Beclomethasone Dipropionate Extra-Fine Aerosol over Six Months by Louis-Philippe Boulet, André Cartier, Pierre Ernst, Pierre Larivée, Michel Laviolette

“…OBJECTIVE: To compare the systemic safety and efficacy of hydrofluoroalkane beclomethasone dipropionate (HFA-BDP) extra-fine aerosol 800 µg/day with chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-BDP 1500 µg/day.…”
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New Delivery Systems and Propellants by Myrna Dolovich

“…The removal of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants from industrial and household products has been agreed to by over 165 countires of which more than 135 are developing countries. …”
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Inhaled Drug Delivery: A Practical Guide to Prescribing Inhaler Devices by Pierre Ernst

“…Available pMDIs are to be gradually phased out due to their use of atmospheric ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as propellants. Newer pMDI devices using non-CFC propellants are available; preliminary experience suggests these devices greatly increase systemic bioavailability of inhaled corticosteroids. …”
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An effective and ecofriendly suggestion to decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide by using NH3 gas by H. Eryilmaz

“…If the effects of other greenhouse gases, such as CH₄, N₂O, SF₆, NF_3,chlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons are added, the effective concentration may reach or exceed 550 ppm CO₂-equivalent.  …”
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