| Document ID (ISN) | 106399 |
| CIS number |
07-398 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Gobba F. |
| Title |
Olfactory toxicity: Long-term effects of occupational exposures |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2006, Vol.79, No.4, p.322-331. Illus. 55 ref. |
| Abstract |
The objective of this literature survey was to review the results of research on olfactory function impairments related to chronic occupational exposure to industrial chemicals. The results of relevant studies are discussed. A problem in the evaluation of data is that different methods have been applied in different studies, affecting the comparability of results. To date, knowledge of the effect of chronic occupational exposure to industrial chemicals on olfactory function is largely incomplete, but supports the hypothesis that olfactory neuroepithelium is susceptible to environmental exposures to chemicals. Occupation-related olfactory impairment is usually sub-clinical, and can be only detected using adequate quantitative olfactory function testing procedures. The limited data underscore the need for further good quality research in this field. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
volatile substances; olfactometry; olfaction; chemical products |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; manganese; styrene; acrylates; organic solvents; chromium; odour threshold; exposure evaluation; long-term exposure; research; cadmium; loss of smell |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Italy |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of other sense organs (other than the eye and the ears)
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