Occupational Asthma Reference
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Christiani DC, Velazquez A, Wilcox M, Olenchock SA,
Airborne endotoxin concentrations in various work areas within a cotton mill in Central America,
Environ Res,
1993;60:187-192,
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Keywords: endotoxin, cotton, America, bacteria, byssinosis
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Abstract
Gram-negative bacteria and their endotoxins have been shown to cause profound changes in the structure and function of mammalian lungs. Airborne exposures in humans have resulted in bronchoconstriction and symptoms of chest tightness and dyspnea. Cotton dust is often heavily contaminated and endotoxin has been postulated to be the agent in cotton dust which is responsible for the byssinosis syndrome. Previous studies of cotton dust have revealed variable amounts of contamination by bacterial endotoxin, with the variability determined in large part by botanical and climatic characteristics. We report here the results of an environmental study conducted in a cotton mill located in the tropics of Central America using locally grown cotton. Results indicate that airborne endotoxin was present in all yarn preparation and weaving areas and ranged from a low of 18 EU/m3 in weaving to a high of 3138 EU/m3 in opening areas. Airborne levels and the amount of endotoxin per nanogram of dust were not higher than values obtained in temperate climates
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