title: [Styrene-induced occupational asthma and rhinitis].
abstract: Styrene is an aromatic compound widely used in the production of plastic polymers and rubbers. Studies of the effect of styrene on the respiratory tract are scarce. We describe three cases of occupational asthma and one case of occupational rhinitis due to styrene, which have been recently observed in our center. There is evidence that styrene can be a primary cause of occupational asthma and rhinitis. The mechanisms of action are unknown. Our findings suggest the need for preventive strategies for styrene exposed workers.
authors.affiliation: Scuola di Specializzazione, Allergologia e Immunologia Clinica dell'Università di Pavia.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moscato
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marraccini
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dellabianca
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vinci
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Candura
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D020058:Styrene; D013343:Styrenes / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013343:Styrenes; D020058:Styrene
vernacular_title: Asma e rinite professionali da stirene.