Occupational asthma caused by oak wood dust.
Three cases of occupational asthma caused by oak wood dust are presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by specific inhalation challenges, which induced a dual asthmatic reaction in two subjects and an atypical prolonged immediate reaction in one subject.
Malo
J L
JL
Department of Chest Medicine, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur, Montrél, Canada.
Cartier
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Desjardins
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Van de Weyer
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Vandenplas
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D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D004391:Dust / Q000009:adverse effects; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014934:Wood
D004391:Dust