Asthma in the workplace, and related conditions /

• Bernstein, I. Leonard, 1924-

• Asthma.
• Occupational diseases

• Taylor & Francis,

• 9780824729776
• 0824729773 (hardcover : alk. paper)
• 9780824729773

• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. Definition and Classification. Historical Aspects. Epidemiological Approaches and Natural History. Genetics. Pathophysiology. Animal Models. ASSESMENT AND MANAGEMENT. Clinical Assessment and Management. Immunologicaland Inflammatory Assessments. Physiological Assessment. Occupational Challenge Tests. Environmental Monitoring: General Considerations. Environmental Monitoring of Protein Aeroallergens. Environmental Monitoring of Chemical Agents. MedicolegalAspects, Compensation Aspects, Evaluation of Impairment/Disability. Surveillance and Prevention. SPECIFIC AGENTS CAUSING OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA. Enzymes. Baking Products. Animals, Insects, and Shellfishes. Latex. Other High-Molecular Weight ProteinAgents. Polyisocyanates and Their Prepolymers. Wood Dusts. Metals. Other Chemical Substances. SPECIFIC DISEASE ENTITIES AND VARIANTS. Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome and Other Types of Irritant-Induced Asthma. Asthma Exacerbated at Work.Asthma-Like Syndromes. COPD Due to Occupational Exposure. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Building Related Illnesses. Upper Airways Involvement. Skin Involvement. Conclusion and Research Needs.

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