Occupations and exposure events in acute and subacute irritant-induced asthma.

Irmeli LindstromJussi LanttoKirsi KarvalaSatu SoiniKatriina YlinenHille SuojalehtoKatri Suuronen

Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2021)

Accidents are the main causes of acute IIA, whereas subacute IIA can develop in normal work in risk trades with poor work hygiene. Airborne strong acids or bases seem to be the most important causative agents of acute and subacute IIA. The different risk profiles of acute and subacute IIA should be considered in the prevention and identification of the cases.

Keyphrases

liver failure
respiratory failure
drug induced
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
endothelial cells
particulate matter
allergic rhinitis
oral health