| Document ID (ISN) | 41788 |
| CIS number |
84-799 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
1984 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Huuskonen M.S., Husman K., Järvisalo J., Korhonen O., Kotimaa M., Kuusela T., Nordman H., Zitting A., Mäntyjärvi R. |
| Title |
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis in the tobacco industry |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1984, Vol.41, No.1, p.77-83. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
57 workers with past exposure to mould dust in a Finnish tobacco factory were examined for signs of respiratory problems and for the presence of antibodies to moulds. 15 workers (26%) had respiratory symptoms related to their work, including 3 workers with typical allergic alveolitis. 29 workers (51%) showed antibodies to one or more moulds (Aspergillus fumigatus most commonly). The relation of symptoms to exposure levels and smoking is discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pulmonary aspergillosis; moulds; extrinsic allergic alveolitis; tobacco industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Aspergillus moulds; allergic respiratory disorders; smoking; Finland |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Tobacco industry
Pneumoconioses
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