Reference

Marabini A, Brugnami G, Curradi F et al, Response to bronchoprovocation test and outcome of occupational asthma. A follow-up study of subjects with TDI asthma, Med del Lavoro, 1994;85:134-141,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

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In the group of patients with Toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) related asthma, there was a clear tendency for the asthma to become chronic, regardless of continuation of exposure. Average follow-up period was 6.8 years (SD 0.6). 70% of subjects were 'no longer exposed' to TDI and 14.3% of this group were asymptomatic. No differences observed in symptom prevalence or lung function between exposed or non-exposed subjects. Significant decreases observed in FVC in both groups at follow-up.

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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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