[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--work-related disease].
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be induced by hazardous agents present in the work environment. It is estimated that employment in exposure to dust and irritant gases is responsible for 10 to 20% of COPD cases. The paper reviews the etiology (particularly the occupational risk factors) of the disease, its clinical symptoms, and diagnostic procedures. The significance of COPD in occupational medicine, especially in terms of prophylactic care of workers is also presented.
Klinika Chorób Zawodowych i Toksykologii, Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera, Łódź. martaz@imp.lodz.pl
Marta
M
Wiszniewska
Agnieszka
A
Lipińska-Ojrzanowska
Krzysztof
K
Ziemba
Jolanta
J
Walusiak-Skorupa
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D019570:Inhalation Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011044:Poland; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D017132:Workplace
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational