Rationale: We conducted a long-term (8-yr) follow-up of 408 apprentices entering programs
involving exposure to high-molecular-weight allergens. Objectives: The objectives were to …

To determine whether specific immunological sensitization (SIS) and symptoms of allergy
are associated with quitting apprenticeships with exposure to high-molecular-weight (HMW) …

Background: Incident sensitization to common allergens in the setting of sensitization to an
occupational allergen has not been described. Objective: Our aim was to determine the risk …

We investigated prospectively the incidence and determinants of work-related specific skin
sensitization in a cohort of 769 apprentices, including 417 in animal health technology, 230 …

Atopy, specific IgE sensitization, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) were examined
in a cohort of 769 apprentices starting career programs in animal health or veterinary …

Laboratory animal (LA) workers are frequently affected with allergic sensitization and
occupational asthma (OA). The role of preexposure host factors, in particular airway …

Background and aim: Risks for development of occupational sensitisation, bronchial hyper-
responsiveness, rhinoconjunctival and chest symptoms at work associated with continued …

The natural history of the development of sensitization and disease due to high-molecular-
weight allergens is not well characterized. This study describes the time-course of the …

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether determinants of work-related symptoms, skin
sensitization and diseases differ between atopic and nonatopic subjects starting a career …

Objectives: To identify occupational exposure risk factors associated with the development
of new-onset asthma in nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to a …