Occupational Allergy in Medical Doctors: Kazuhiro SATO, et al. Department of
Environmental Health, School of Medicine, University of Fukui—Allergic diseases have …

Occupational respiratory disease is a significant problem and appears to be on the rise. The
allergist should make every effort to become familiar with the workplace environment and …

Certain features of atopic allergy may be important in the relationship of the patient to his or
her workplace. Work-related allergy can occur in a patient with a currently existing allergy …

In recent years there has been increasing recognition of the importance of exposure to
agents in industry as a cause of asthma. Occupational asthma has now emerged as the …

In the modern hospital environment, many health care workers are exposed to hazardous
substances. Among these hazards are respiratory sensitizers, irritants, and infectious …

It is established that HCWs are at risk of asthma symptoms. The growing use of cleaning
products is one of the causes of occupational airway disease in that group. Among …

A retrospective study on occupational rhinitis and asthma diagnosed in 7 occupational
health institutes in Lombardia (North-West Italy) was performed using a standardized card …

Lab animal allergy is a frequent affliction of health care and research personnel whose work
involves contact with lab animals. It affects up to 30% of those who are exposed directly and …

Allergies among animal handlers to their subjects is a problem of high prevalence and
relatively low morbidity but with often serious career implications. This study sought to …

The workplace is emerging as an increasingly important venue for the development of
rhinitis and asthma. There is no question that allergic diseases of the respiratory tract …