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14-Mar-2006
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Asmapro available on CD-rom :This Asmanet Web service is under construction, with a CD for off-line usage. Medline abstracts have been added to the CD off-line version in order to have them without an Internet web access. The service is available for Mac & PC in French and in English. The AsthmaPro version uses Metacard and is very handy thanks to its excellent integrated search engine - the HTML version uses Google as an off-shore search engine, which implies then a web online access - april2003); CD can be obtained free of charge for eligible people (limited stocks); just send your request and professionnal data to Mr L. Mousseau (Phadia). You may also write to Croisix who shall forward your request whenever eligible. |
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Chemical laboratory staff, Dry cleaner, Dyeing industry, Photographic processing, Tanner, Textile industry |
Acryolamine, Hetrocyclic nitrogen and halogen compounds, Pyrazolon, Vinylsulfone |
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Incidence: 5 to15% of exposed subjects. Asthma occurs 2 to 6 years after contact. Sensitization occurs during the mixing of the powders. The hapten is fixed either by substitution (heterocyclic halides and vinylsulphones) or by addition (acrylamine). IgE-dependent mechanism. There is a heterogenicity of epitopes with regard to the RD-HSA, complex. |
Colouring agents associated with chromophores act as electrophilic haptens. They are attached to the fibres by strong covalent bonds. The reactive groups which have the highest association with allergic reactions are: bromoacrylamide, dichlorotriazin, monochlorotriazin, monochlorodifluoropyrimidin, vinyl sulfone, fluorotriazine and pyrazolon. In the case of personnel working in the photographic industry, it is a suspension of a powder containing pyrazolon which, following several minutes exposure, gives rise to clinical signs of bronchoconstriction. |
A spasmodic cough (due to chlorine and sulphuric acid anhydride fumes) is often present. Asthma is preceded by rhinitis and is linked with work initially, but becomes permanent. Urticaria and eczema may develop at the same time. |
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Skin prick test with extracts of the combined colouring agents. Skin tests using 10 mg/ml of colouring agent with vinyl sulfone in 0.4 % phenol and 0.9 % saline have been proposed. Measurement of specific IgE titre by RAST or by ELISA technique, with the conjugated HSA allergens. These 2 tests are complementary. Bronchial provocation test (in Hospital). |
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Occup. Environ. Med. 2001,58:411 - Park JW. et al. |
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Incidence: low since the product is now only handled in a closed environment in order to prevent occupational exposures. Diazomethane is used as a methylating agent. It will cause symptoms when present as an airborne contaminant (level >0.1mg/m3). No pre-disposing factors. |
Through loss of nitrogen, diazomethane forms a carbene which possesses a highly electrophilic double free radical. |
Severe asthma (in all exposed subjects). Cases of airways cancer have also been reported |
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The clinical symptoms appearing in the work place are the only means of diagnosis. |
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Zentralbl. Arbeitmed. Arbeitschutz 1952, 2:132 |
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Animal foodstuffs industry, Laboratory staff, Service Personnel, Manure spreader, Sewage worker |
Punaise, Chironomid midges, Drosophila melanogaster, Echynodorus plasmosus, Fly, Fruit fly, Lucinia cuprina, Meat fly, Mosquito larvae, Psychoda alternata, Sewage fly |
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Incidence: Significant amongst exposed subjects, in particular in breeders of exotic fish. IgE type allergy. The allergen is present in the whole body of the animal (adult or larva). Debris and dust from the breeding areas may also contain the allergen. |
Sensitization of subjects who work in laboratories which breed insects, in fish food manufacture (mosquito larvae) or in anglers using them as bait. Sensitization is associated with humid environments. Both the larvae and adult insects represent sources of allergens. In the case of chironomid midges, the principle allergen is Chi t 1. Some people react to other antigenic fractions which may show cross-reactivity with other insects or crustacea. |
Rhinitis and asthma linked to work. |
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IDR using available extracts depending on the case: Debris and dust from breeding areas and/or extracts from the animal 10-6, 10-5 and 10-4 m/v. Immunological dosage. RAST/CAP RAST mosquito and fly. Bronchial provocation test (in hospital). Specific IgE available for chronomids: CAP, RAST |
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Invest. Allergol. Clin. Immunol. 1999,9:117 - Gaundo P.A. et al. |
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Cosmetics industry, Dairy worker, Detergents manufacturer, Dry cleaner, Food industry, Laboratory staff, Laundry cleaner, Nurse, Pharmaceutical industry, Pharmacist, Surgeon, Tanner, Textile industry |
Amylase, Beta glucanase, Bromelin, Cellulase, Chymotrypsin, Esperase, Flaviastase, Lyzozyme, Macerozyme, Pancreatic enzymes, Papain, Pepsin, Phytase, Pronase E, Serrapeptase, Subtilisine, Trypsin |
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Incidence: originally very high (50% of exposed subjects) when enzymes were first used commercially. Current risk is strongly linked to working conditions. The allergic response is caused by the protein structure. The enzymatic activity is responsible for acute symptoms. IgE-depedent mechanism. Symptoms may appear within days or years of the initial contact. Atopic subjects are more prone to sensitization (7 out of 10 cases). Non-atopic subjects may become sensitized (3 out of 10). |
The number of enzymes being used in industry is steadily increasing. In a study performed in 1977, the frequency of sensitization was 8 out of 10 cases for trypsin, 8 out of 10 for chymotrypsin, 7 out of 10 for bromelin and lower for amylase (3 out of 10) and lipase (3 out of 10). These data were collected by the pharmaceutical industry. The enzymes are additives which are also used in preparation of animal foods; a case of occupational asthma was reported in 2001 in a factory preparing these foodstuffs. In the detergent industry, the Bacillus subtilus enzyme has been implicated since the 1960s. The industry eliminated this enzyme and replaced it by encapsulated enzymes in the 1970s. Amongst these, an amylase derived form Bacillus licheniformis is frequently used. Four cases of asthma caused by this encapsulated enzyme have now been reported. Thus, encapsulation alone is insufficient to eliminate the risk of this occupational asthma. |
In cases of extensive exposure: possible hemoptysis, chest pain, dyspenoea and acute rhinitis. Normal exposure: rhinitis, conjunctivitis and asthma. An allergy to food may also be associated (bromelin). |
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Skin prick test: allergens must be prepared for each individual enzyme, e.g. Bacillus subtilis: 0.05, 0.5 and 5mg/ml. Immunological essay: RAST/CAP RAST papain, bromelin, lysozyme, . Bronchial provocation test (in Hospital) by inhalation. |
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COccup. Environ. Med.2001,58:417 - O'Connor T.M. et al. |
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Carpenter, Chemical industry, Cosmetics industry, Foundry worker, Hairdresser, Laboratory staff, Medical personnel, Mortician Thanatopracteur, Nurse, Paper industry, Plastics industry, Rubber industry, Tanner |
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Incidence: 30% of exposed subjects may be affected. The product causes irritation and liberation of histamine. An IgE-dependent mechanism and the production of antibodies have been suggested by some researchers, however, both of these claims have been disputed by others. |
The airborne concentration of the substance is important. The permissible level (2ppm for 15 minutes) will cause problems for subjects with a bronchial hyperactivity. Both resin powders and gaseous forms of the product can induce symptoms. Recent studies (2001 – 2002) have demonstrated that an exposure level of 60 µg per m3 or above, increases the risk of the development of asthma in children. |
Asthma attacks in the evening following exposure at work. The attacks may intensify for several nights after exposure (work) has been stopped. Cough, expectoration, rhinitis and conjunctivitis may be associated. Contact eczema, urticaria and Quincke's oedema may occur. |
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Skin prick test: not commercially available. Immunological dosage: RAST/CAP RAST Formalin. Bronchial provocation test (in Hospital) by inhalation. The monitoring of peak flow rates at home and work can be useful. |
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Yonsei Med. J. 2001,42:440 - Kim CW et al. |
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Acarus siro, Chymosin, House dust mite, Lysozyme, Mite, Penicillium casei, Pepsin, Tyrophagus casei |
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Incidence: 10% of the work force may be affected. Most of the asthmatic subjects are also atopic. Various immunological reactions can be involved depending upon whether the subject is suffering from asthma or alveolitis. |
Cheeses may be contaminated by mites in addition to the moulds normally present and by the addition of enzymes in semi-industrial preparations (egg lysozyme). |
Classic asthma and/or pseudo flu symptoms with cough, dyspenoea and fever. In the case of asthma, rhinitis symptoms may also be present. Whilst there is an IgE-dependant mechanism, the most common symptoms are : rhinitis, rhino-conjunctivitis, dysphonia and even oedema of the glottis. |
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Skin prick test and/or IDR with house dust mites and moulds. Immunological dosage: RAST/CAP RAST and precipitins. Bronchial provocation test (in hospital) in the case of asthma. |
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Allergy 1996,51:959 - Marcer G. et al. |
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Incidence: 5 to 30% of exposed subjects. The risk is directly proportional to the concentration of the agent(s) in ambient air. The risk is directly related to the substance (and not to bronchial hyperreactivity), no immunolological mechanism has been demonstrated to date. Atopy does not play a role in the condition. |
Risk of occupational exposure during the polymerisation of resins in the presence of sulphuric acid and butanol. |
Asthma associated with rhinitis. Smoking and/or chronic obstructive bronchitic disease are aggravating factors. There is a delay in the appearance of symptoms following the initial exposure to the risk. |
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Monitoring of respiratory parameters during and after work. Bronchial provocation test (in hospital). |
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J. Allergy
Clin. Immmunol. 1980, 66:458; |
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Animal breeder, Animal foodstuffs industry, Baker, Combine harvester driver, Docker, Miller, Seed packer, Coffee packer |
Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Flours, Granarius, Dust mite, Meal, Microbial toxins, Mite, Mycotoxins, Seed debris, Sitophilus granarius, Tenobrio, Ustilago, Weevil, Wheat |
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Incidence: Frequent in subjects having a predisposition to bronchial hyperreactivity, atopic subjects and smokers. Several immunological mechanisms can be involved: IgE and precipitins depending on the allergen. The production of grain dust, drying in a silo, contamination with insects and bacteria are factors which all contribute to the wide aetiology of this disease. Monitoring of respiratory volumes and flow rates over a long time scale is very important. Smoking may be important. |
Other than during grain loading/unloading processes using grain blowers (i.e. when much grain dust is produced), it is usually the drying/mixing process inside grain silos that causes the problem. In the case of millers, the exposure to flour is variable depending upon the precise nature of their work. Similarly, the packers who work in grain silos can become sensitized to wheat dust by an IgE-dependant mechanism and by sacks contaminated by different seed debris. In warehouses, a number of other contaminants are also present: rodent urine, cockroaches and bacteria in addition to the usual allergens which include dust mites. Nordic countries and the USA are more affected than Mediterranean countries.. |
Rhinitis, breathing difficulties, cough, wheezing and sometimes conjunctivitis are the principal symptoms. Equally, pseudo flu like symptoms may be observed. The wide diversity of symptoms is due to the large number of allergens that may be encountered. The increased prevalence of cough and chronic bronchitis over asthma is clear. There are major inflammatory phenomena. |
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Skin prick tests : (mite and grains), PT and IDR for moulds. Immunological dosage: RAST/CAP RAST and precipitins. Monitoring respiratory parameters at home and in the work place. |
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Arch. Hig. Rada. Toksikol. 2001,52:43 - Korunic Z. |
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The mechanism remains to be established, but may be due to a beta-blocking or an immunological reaction. |
Glycine is a reagent used in the manufacture of salbutamol. |
Asthma develops after a long period of exposure to the product. The attacks occur as a late reaction. |
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Bronchial provocation test (in Hospital) by inhalation: 100mg of glycine in 250g of lactose. |
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Clin. Allergy 1976, 6:405 |
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Carpet manufacturing, Cosmetics industry, Explosives manufacturer, Food industry, Hairdresser, Lithography, Mining, Pharmaceutical industry, Printer, Textile industry |
Acacia gum, Adragante gum, Alginate, Guar gum, Gum arabic, Karaya gum, Larch gum, Psyllium, Tamarind gum |
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Incidence: during certain asthma epidemics up to 50% of exposed subjects (USA 1935). The allergen is a macromolecule which can easily be inhaled (as a powder or an aerosol). Subjects are almost always atopic. The mechanism is IgE-dependent. |
If asthma caused by gum arabic in print workers is decreasing, respiratory problems due to vegetable gums are on the increase. |
Rhinitis is more frequent and often precedes asthma. It is often associated with conjunctivitis. Cough and attacks of dyspnoea are closely linked to work, symptoms re-occur with each repeated exposure. There is a risk of an anaphylactic reaction caused by ingestion of the allergen, particularly in a hidden form e.g. in ice cream. |
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Skin prick test or IDR with the antigen (commercially available in the case of gum arabic and adragante). Immunological dosage: RAST/CAP RAST Psyllium (Ispaghule) and guar gum, special couplings (Phadia). Bronchial provocation test (in hospital). |
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J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 1990,86:562 |
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