Abstract |
We report two cases of occupational asthma caused by sensitisation to powdered fungicides fluazinam and chlorothalonil, from the same fungicide formulation plant. Both developed work related lower respiratory symptoms after a latent interval of asymptomatic exposure. The diagnosis in each case was confirmed with a serial peak flow record in the workplace followed by specific inhalation tests. These fungicides are known to cause dermatitis; this report indicates that these compounds can induce specific immunological reactions in the airways as well as skin.
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Authors | A Draper, P Cullinan, C Campbell, M Jones, A Newman Taylor |
Journal | Occupational and environmental medicine
(Occup Environ Med)
Vol. 60
Issue 1
Pg. 76-7
(Jan 2003)
ISSN: 1351-0711 [Print] England |
PMID | 12499462
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Aminopyridines
- Fungicides, Industrial
- Nitriles
- fluazinam
- tetrachloroisophthalonitrile
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Topics |
- Aminopyridines
(adverse effects)
- Asthma
(chemically induced)
- Forced Expiratory Volume
(physiology)
- Fungicides, Industrial
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nitriles
(adverse effects)
- Occupational Diseases
(chemically induced)
- Occupational Exposure
(adverse effects)
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