Occupational asthma due to isocyanates in Singapore.
Nine cases of occupational asthma due to isocyanates are described. The isocyanates involved included toluene diisocyanate (TDI), diphenyl-methane diisocyanate (MDI) and polyisocyanates. The importance of asking the occupational history in a patient with asthma is illustrated. The importance of early diagnosis and removal from further exposure is also discussed.
Lee
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Department of Industrial Health, Ministry of Labour, Singapore.
Wang
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Phoon
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Poh
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003485:Cyanates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014051:Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate / Q000009:adverse effects
D003485:Cyanates; D014051:Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate