"Popcorn worker's lung" in Britain in a man making potato crisp flavouring.
The case history is presented of a patient who developed "popcorn worker's lung" following exposure to 2,3-butanedione (diacetyl). Other similar cases are reviewed, and it is concluded that "food flavourer's lung" may be a more suitable diagnostic label.
Hendrick
D J
DJ
Royal Victoria Infirmary and University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, UK. d.j.hendrick@ncl.ac.uk
D000328:Adult; D005421:Flavoring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005421:Flavoring Agents