| Occupational asthma in the commercial fishing industry: a case series and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20496322 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We present a case series of snow crab-induced occupational asthma (OA) from a fishing and processing vessel, followed by a review of OA in the commercial fishing industry. OA is typically caused from an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction after respiratory exposure to aerosolized fish and shellfish proteins. It more commonly occurs due to crustaceans, but molluscs and fin fish are implicated as well. Standard medical therapy for asthma may be used acutely; however, steps to reduce atmospheric allergen concentrations in the workplace have proven to be preventive for this disease. |
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Authors:
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David Lucas; Raymond Lucas; Keith Boniface; Dominique Jegaden; Brice Lodde; Jean-Ariel Dewitte |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International maritime health Volume: 61 ISSN: 1641-9251 ISO Abbreviation: Int Marit Health Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-24 Completed Date: 2010-09-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100958373 Medline TA: Int Marit Health Country: Poland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 13-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Santé au Travail en Iroise, Occupational Service, Brest, France. d.lucas@metrabrest.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Asthma / etiology*, physiopathology, prevention & control, therapy Fisheries* Humans Occupational Exposure* Review Literature as Topic Ships* |
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