Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome.
A possible variant of occupational asthma is induced by acute exposure to high concentrations of nonsensitizing respiratory irritants. This entity is referred to as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome. A case is presented in which the patient developed this syndrome secondary to exposure to a floor sealant. A portable peak expiratory flow meter was used to assess and document work-related airway reactivity changes.
Lerman
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway.
Kipen
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D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D012997:Solvents