Guidelines for Occupational Asthma

Martínez, Ramón; Shams, Khalil Abu; Figueroa, Enrique Alday; Cruz, María Jesús; Iturri, Juan Bautista Gáldiz; Montes, Isabel Isidro; Muñoz, Xavier; Gancedo, Santiago Quirce; Domínguez, Jorge

doi:10.1016/s1579-2129(06)60569-7

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“…Although researchers are consentaneous that atopy is a relevant risk factor only for these occupational allergic diseases that are caused by HMW factors [2,21,22] whereas most of hairdressers' occupational allergens are LMW substances, Leno et al revealed that the risk of leaving the profession was approximately 20% higher for hairdressers who had suffered at some point in their lives from an atopic disease [23]. It is clear that sensitive individuals cannot be debarred from vocations with high risk of allergy, due to high prevalence of atopy in general population, as well as widespread usage of hairdressing cosmetics.…”

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Sensitization to occupational allergens in hairdressing apprentices diagnosed already before entering vocational training

Golińska-Zach

Krawczyk-Szulc

Wiszniewska

et al. 2016

Med Pr

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Background: Hairdressers are occupationally exposed to many allergenic and irritating substances. Additionally, hairdressing apprentices are exposed to the same allergens as professional hairdressers, due to the fact that vocational training starts in the beginning of the education. This study was undertaken to investigate early occurrence of sensitization to occupational allergens in hairdressing apprentices before the onset of the vocational training. Material and Methods: Three hundred and seven hairdressing apprentices were assessed using a questionnaire and skin prick tests (SPTs) to common and occupational allergens. The level of total and serum specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) to occupational allergens was evaluated and spirometry was performed. Results: At least one skin and/or respiratory and/or conjunctival symptom was reported by 29.9% of subjects. Among subjects with at least one symptom, 28.2% of them were atopic whereas among 43.4% of them total IgE level was elevated. Atopy was found in 20% cases. In the case of one apprentice, positive SPT for paraphenylenediamine was found. Nearly 33% of apprentices had elevated total IgE level and 5 of them had specific IgE for occupational allergens. Conclusions: The study revealed that hairdressing apprentices might be sensitized to occupational allergens even before the beginning of vocational training, due to prior non-professional exposure to hairdressing agents. Furthermore, many of them report skin, respiratory and conjunctival symptoms, often connected with chronic disease diagnosis. Thus, candidates for hairdressers should be examined thoroughly before the start of the education and tests for allergy to hairdressing substances are indicated. Med Pr 2016;67(5):567-575

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Sensitization to occupational allergens in hairdressing apprentices diagnosed already before entering vocational training

Golińska-Zach

Krawczyk-Szulc

Wiszniewska

et al. 2016

Med Pr

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“…In our present study, logistic regression analysis confirmed that work-related respiratory symptoms occurred more often in subjects with positive family history of allergy. Several other studies described positive relationship between atopy and the development of IgE allergic reactions [19,20]. We have previously shown (data published in 2002), that occupational asthma and rhinitis due to feather allergens were observed only in atopic subjects [17].…”

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Work-related respiratory symptoms in bird zoo keepers — questionnaire data

Świderska-Kiełbik¹,

Krakowiak²,

Wiszniewska³

et al. 2009

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Objectives: To investigate the risk factors for the development of airway diseases from occupational exposure to birds' allergens among Polish zoo garden keepers caring for birds. Methods: Two hundred workers responded to the questionnaire including the history of work-related symptoms, job characteristics, description of occupational exposure, information on smoking habit, contact with birds and animals at home and family history of allergic diseases. Results: General work-related symptoms were reported by 58 subjects (29%), whereas work-related respiratory symptoms were found in 40 workers (20%). The multivariate logistic regression analysis confirmed the significant role of positive family history of atopy and occupational contact with parrots either in the development of work-related symptoms or work-related respiratory allergic symptoms. Conclusions: The findings may confirm that work-related respiratory symptoms are an important health problem among zoo bird keepers in Poland.

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