Long-Term Impairment From Irritant-Induced Occupational Asthma.
J Occup Environ Med
; 66(7): 597-603, 2024 Jul 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the study is to assess the long-term physical condition, health-related quality of life, employment, and work ability of irritant-induced asthma (IIA) patients.METHODS:
Forty-three IIA patients completed a follow-up questionnaire a median of eight (interquartile range 4-11) years after asthma diagnosis. We compared their results with those of 43 low-molecular-weight (LMW) sensitizer-induced occupational asthma (OA) patients and those of 206 adult-onset asthmatics in the general population.RESULTS:
Of the IIA patients, 40% reported depressive symptoms. Of the <65-year-olds, 56% were employed, of whom 39% assessed their work ability as limited. IIA patients had more difficulty climbing several flights of stairs than LMW-induced OA patients (70% vs 47%, OR = 4.83 95% CI 1.51-15.47). Most of the IIA patients' outcomes were inferior to those of the adult-onset asthmatics in the general population.CONCLUSIONS:
IIA prognosis appeared poor but resembled that of LMW-induced OA.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Asma Ocupacional
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Irritantes
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Environ Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2024
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Article