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Two cases of Acute Peroneal Compartment Syndrome, without history of trauma are presented. One case had a history of prolonged horse-riding with the wearing of tight boots, the other case had a history of prolonged walking. An Acute Peroneal Compartment Syndrome should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of pain in the peroneal region of the lower limb.

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Our study has included 32 patients all diagnosed with asthma. The average age was 44±9 years . Sex ratio was 1.1. Family history of atopy was found in 12% of patients and personal atopy in 37% of cases. Symptoms were dyspnea (87%), cough and wheezing (50%). Forty seven percent of asthma was work-induced, 25% work-aggravated and 28% non-work-induced. Work-induced asthma was found in textile sector (30%) and the agri-food industry (13%). Occupational incriminated agents were wheat flour, enzymes, vegetables, textile dusts, isocyanate, latex, cork dust, penicillin and its salts, and asphalt fumes. One patient with occupational asthma was judged to be permanently unfit. One patient with aggravated asthma was judged to be permanently unfit for work and the rest benefited from a workplace adaptation and increased protective measures. Conclusion Work related asthma affect adults in many activity sectors exposing to vegetable oil, animal allergens or chemical substances. Fitness decision is sometimes equal to dismissal in other terms to an economic, health, social and psychologic burden.