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FEV1 decline acceptable values in respiratory surveillance for occupational asthma

My question concerns acceptable levels of FEV1 decline year on year so I can incorporate it into my review of my respiratory surveillance programme. My research led me to the following conclusion:“ The normal annual rate of decline in nonsmokers is 30 mls/year and is significant if greater than ...

Occupational Asthma, Specialist, 7/4/2008, 7/4/2008,

Is it possible to get occupational asthma from dry resin or hardener?

I was consulted recently by a ceiling carpenter who installed ceilings made of rhinoboard and a resin or hardener. He cut the ceilings with an angle grinder so lots of dust. Developed asthma while doing this (no prior asthma). Asthma worse at work. My question is: resins and hardeners are well e ...

Occupational Asthma, Specialist, 7/1/2008, 7/3/2008,

Is Atopy a predisposing state for individuals exposed to aerolysed fish proteins, namely salmon

I am an Occupational Health Nurse and work in a fish processing plant, mainly salmon. Whilst I carry out respiratory health surveillance I am interested to know is atopy likely to cause any pre disposition to sensitisation of the fish proteins? I would also welcome any information regarding th ...

Occupational Asthma, Health Professional, 5/28/2008, 6/9/2008,

Miller Correction in Oasys 2 Beta

I wonder if you can help me. I have successfully entered data for a patient and produced reports. However, I have realised that the first set of readings (which were form 2004 and never analysed) need Miller Correction. However, when I have tried to edit the record, the icon is not available nor ...

Oasys, Specialist, 5/7/2008, 5/7/2008,

Occupational asthma from Laminate Dust

I work for a manufacturer of laminate. The particular department I work in also cuts and stores a substantial amount of laminate. The cleanup consists of using high pressure air to blow the dust into piles to be discarded. What concerns should I have? I have a problem with nose bleeds and headaches.

Occupational Asthma, Specialist, 1/21/2008, 4/12/2008,

Is anything being done to improve individual outcome once OA is confirmed ?

I have been diagnosed with OA and have had to leave my previous job. My employer followed all the HSE guidelines, the OH dept did their job, everyone followed due process. But I still ended up having to leave my job as no reasonable adjustment could be found to enable me to keep working. I now ...

Occupational Asthma, Worker, 3/17/2008, 3/21/2008,

Occupational asthma from Swimming Pools

Hello, I have been told by my doctor that I have Ocupational Asthma! Back in April of 07 I started to complain to the Town that I worked in that the air in the indoor swimming pool where I worked seemed bad! A few months of e-mails and phone calls did nothing. Then one of my co-workers went ou ...

Occupational Asthma, Worker, 3/14/2008, 3/14/2008,

Extrinsic Allergic Asthma from chlorine vapour

hello i have inhaled chlorine vapour in the workplace i have been diagnosed with extrinsic allergic asthma and can i claim industrial injuries benifit as i can no longer work what is the prognosis for this disease and is it a common complaint? thank you....

Occupational Asthma, Specialist, 2/27/2008, 2/27/2008,

Clinical investigation of an outbreak of alveolitis and asthma in a car engine manufacturing plant

With regard to the reference below, are you doing follow up studies to follow these cases and check on the occurrence of new cases? What role has HSE played in enforcing appropriate preventive measures?

Occupational Asthma, Specialist, 2/27/2008, 2/27/2008,

Chemical Exposure

If a person is exposed to a large dose (1000ppm) of chlorine gas with pulmonary failure, what long term effects might be expected? Would there be any differences if the exposed person had pre-existing asthma? If so, what might they be?

Occupational Asthma, Worker, 1/18/2008, 2/16/2008,