[Specific challenge tests in occupational asthma--guidelines by the Finnish Expert Group on Occupational Lung Diseases]. / Ammattikeuhkosairauksien asiantuntijaryhmän (AKAR) suositus. Hengitysteiden spesifiset altistuskokeet ammattiastman osoittamisessa.
Duodecim
; 127(20): 2205-14, 2011.
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en Fi
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22191204
ABSTRACT
In a specific inhalation challenge (SIC) test the patient inhales an occupational agent in controlled environment and the subsequent asthmatic reaction is monitored. SIC is considered as the reference standard when confirming the diagnosis of sensitizer-induced occupational asthma. However, SIC is not always needed for the diagnosis; in many cases the causal relationship between an occupational agent and asthma can be shown also with serial peak flow measurements and specific immunologic testing. SIC is invaluable in identifying new occupational airway sensitizers. This is essential for preventing occupational asthma in the future.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Asma
/
Pruebas de Provocación Bronquial
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
/
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
/
Humans
País como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Fi
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article