[Occupational asthma caused by azodicarbonamide: clinical case].
A case of asthma due to a plastic blowing agent - azodicarbonamide - is discussed. Administration of disodium cromoglycate before exposure decreases the grade of bronchoconstriction: we suggest an immunopathological mechanism involved in the asthma.
D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001391:Azo Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology
D001391:Azo Compounds; C004525:azodicarbonamide; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium
Asma professionale da azodicarbonamide: caso clinico.