Reference

Burge PS, O'Brien IM, Harries MG, Peak Flow Rate Records In The Diagnosis Of Occupational Asthma Due To Colophony, Thorax, 1979;34:308-316,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

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Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) was measured in 29 workers with respiratory symptoms exposed to colophony fumes and compared with occupational history and bronchial provocation testing (BPT) in the same workers. The most common pattern is for asthma to increase with each successive working day, sometimes with an equivalent deterioration each working day. Regular recovery patterns taking 1, 2, and 3 days are described. Assessment of these records has shown them to be specific and sensitive. Results of PEFR records correlate well with BPT and provide a suitable alternative for the diagnosis of mild to moderate occupational asthma.

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* 3 Pre to post shift changes in lung function cannot be recommended for the validation or exclusion of occupational asthma.

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