title: [Air pollution in an industrial environment and occupational diseases].
abstract: Most of the occupational diseases are related to air pollution at the work place. The distribution of gases and vapours and their human absorption are briefly described. The deposition of particles is a function of their physical properties, of the pattern of the respiratory airways and of pulmonary ventilation parameters. Several defence mechanisms also play a role. Illustrative examples are given of occupational diseases caused by solvents, carbon monoxide, metals, dusts (silicosis, asbestosis, pneumoconiosis due to dust of hard metals), allergens and carcinogens. The importance of prevention is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D002248:Carbon Monoxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D002273:Carcinogens; D004391:Dust; D004787:Environmental Pollution; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011009:Pneumoconiosis / Q000209:etiology; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens; D004391:Dust; D012997:Solvents; D002248:Carbon Monoxide
vernacular_title: Pollution de l'air en milieu industriel et maladies professionnelles