Reference

Musk AW, Venables KM, Crook B et al, Respiratory symptoms, lung function, and sensitisation to flour in a British bakery, Br J Ind Med, 1989;46:636-642,

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A survey of dust exposure, respiratory symptoms, lung function, and response to skin prick tests was conducted in a modern British bakery. All 279 participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on symptoms and their relation to work. Of the participants in the main exposure group, 35% reported chest symptoms which in 13% were work-related. The corresponding figures for nasal symptoms were 38% and 19%. Symptoms, lung function, bronchial reactivity, and response to skin prick tests were related to current or past exposure to dust using logistic or linear regression analysis as appropriate. Exposure rank was significantly associated with most of the response variables studied. The study shows that respiratory symptoms and sensitisation are common, even in a modern bakery.

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*** 2++ The risk of sensitisation and occupational asthma is increased by higher exposures to many workplace agents.

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