Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVES: To report causes of work-induced CU and PCD, and to evaluate the occurrence of concomitant airway diseases. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the patient files of cases diagnosed with CU or PCD at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health during 1995-2011. We obtained data on occupation, exposures, clinical and immunological test results, and diagnosed occupational skin and respiratory diseases. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Almost half of the patients (46%) with occupational CU and PCD had concomitant occupational airway disease. Patients with CU/PCD should always be asked about respiratory symptoms, and preventive measures at the workplace should include protection of both the skin and the airways.
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Authors | Eva Helaskoski, Hille Suojalehto, Outi Kuuliala, Kristiina Aalto-Korte |
Journal | Contact dermatitis
(Contact Dermatitis)
Vol. 77
Issue 6
Pg. 390-396
(Dec 2017)
ISSN: 1600-0536 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 28795430
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2017 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
Topics |
- Adult
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
(etiology)
- Dermatitis, Occupational
(etiology)
- Female
- Finland
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Occupational Exposure
(adverse effects)
- Retrospective Studies
- Skin Tests
- Urticaria
(chemically induced)
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