title: [Pilot study of chronic bronchitis in varnished wire production].
abstract: Until now knowledge on hazardous effects of wire-varnishings on the lung is insufficient. 31 wire-varnishers and 33 wire-drawers were studied by questionnaire, physical examination and lung function tests. The varnishers showed significant signs of small airways disease (decreased MEF50 and MEF75). They had symptoms like cough, phlegm and wheezing more often than the drawers. These findings supported the argumentation to acknowledge existing chronic bronchitis as a professional disease in three cases.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000447:Aldehydes / Q000009:adverse effects; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002617:Chemical Industry; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005859:Germany, East; D006801:Humans; D007764:Lacquer / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010150:Paint / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012907:Smoking
chemical_list: D000447:Aldehydes
vernacular_title: Pilotstudie zur chronischen Bronchitis in der Lackdrahtproduktion.