Reference

Lemiere C, Cartier A, Dolovich J et al, Outcome of specific bronchial responsiveness to occupational agents after removal from exposure, Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 1996;154:329-333,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

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After removal from exposure to the offending agent (mean duration of exposure after onset of symptoms before removal 6 years, follow up assessments on average 3.3 years after removal from exposure), 60% of subjects showed a decrease but a persistence of specific bronchial responsiveness to high and low molecular weight agents. 63% of subjects with occupational asthma to high molecular weight agents had a decrease in specific IgE levels. Significant improvement in non-specific bronchial reactivity (NSBR) in 47% of subjects was observed and all subjects reported symptomatic improvement - 2 were asymptomatic.

BOHRF Associated Evidence Statements

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The symptoms and functional impairment of occupational asthma caused by various agents may persist for many years after avoidance of further exposure to the causative agent.

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