Occupational asthma due to oil mists.

Abstract

Twenty five patients who were exposed to oil mists at their place of work were investigated for possible work related asthma. Serial peak expiratory flow recordings showed 13 to have definite work related asthma, seven equivocal work related asthma, and three asthma unrelated to work; two had normal recordings.

Effects of blasting fumes on exposure and short-term lung function changes in tunnel construction workers

“…The other measured exposures that are known to affect lung function are respirable dust, alpha-quartz (37), and oil mist (18,38). The ANFO workers were exposed to higher levels of these three agents when they were compared with the other groups.…”

Exposure, lung function decline and systemic inflammatory response in asphalt workers

“…However, for sampling the thoracic fraction of particles, Millipore cassettes are efficient, even though some coarse particles not belonging to the thoracic fraction are also sampled (23). Oil mist has been reported to cause airway obstruction (24).…”

Exposure Assessment to Suggest the Cause of Sinusitis Developed in Grinding Operations Utilizing Soluble Metalworking Fluids

“…Although little is known about the factors that can cause the development of sinusitis in MWF-exposed workers, several researchers have suggested that some respiratory health effects seen in MWF mist exposed workers may be related to contaminating microorganisms, or their byproducts (such as endotoxins, exotoins, and mycotoxins) [16][17][18][19] . Community based studies and case studies have indicated that fungi or bacteria is one of the most important causes of allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] .…”