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Occupational asthma due to isocyanates in Singapore.

Authors :
Lee HS
Wang YT
Phoon WH
Poh SC
Source :
Singapore medical journal [Singapore Med J] 1990 Oct; Vol. 31 (5), pp. 434-8.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Nine cases of occupational asthma due to isocyanates are described. The isocyanates involved included toluene diisocyanate (TDI), diphenyl-methane diisocyanate (MDI) and polyisocyanates. The importance of asking the occupational history in a patient with asthma is illustrated. The importance of early diagnosis and removal from further exposure is also discussed.

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Subjects :
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate adverse effects
Asthma chemically induced
Cyanates adverse effects
Occupational Diseases chemically induced

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0037-5675
Volume :
31
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Singapore medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2175454

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