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ID (ISN) del documento109755
Número CIS 09-647
ISSN - Título de la serie 0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Año 2008
Número de serie
Autor(es) Sauni R., Kauppi P., Alanko K., Henriks-Eckerman M.L., Tuppurainen M., Hannu T.
Título Occupational asthma caused by sculptured nails containing methacrylates
Información bibliográfica Dec. 2008, Vol.51, No.12, p.968-974. Illus. 31 ref.
Resumen This article presents two clinical cases of occupational asthma caused by methacrylates among nail technicians applying artificial nails. In both cases, occupational asthma was diagnosed on the basis of a work simulation test combined with the patient's history of occupational exposure and respiratory symptoms. Asthmatic reactions were observed in the bronchial provocation test with methacrylates. Implications are discussed.
Descriptores (primarios) Finlandia; metacrilatos; institutos de belleza; mujeres; asma
Descriptores (secundarios) estudio de caso; tests de alergia; adhesivos
Tipo de documento D - Artículos periódicos
País / Estado o ProvinciaFinlandia
Tema(s) Patología profesional
Broad subject area(s) Riesgos químicos
Medicina del trabajo, epidemiología
Navegación por categoria(s) Hairdressing & beauty parlours
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
Acrylates