Allergic rhinitis is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an
immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated inflammation of the membranes lining the nose (1). It was …

Background: Occupational asthma is the most frequently reported work related respiratory
disease in many countries. This work was commissioned by the British Occupational Health …

BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis represents a global health problem affecting 10% to 20% of
the population. The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines have been …

Aim To estimate and compare asthma prevalence in Africa in 1990, 2000, and 2010 in order
to provide information that will help inform the planning of the public health response to the …

Aims: To estimate the general and specific incidence of occupational asthma in France in
1996–99; and to describe the distribution of cases by age, sex, suspected causal agents …

Background Respiratory irritants represent a major cause of occupational obstructive airway
diseases. We provide an overview of the evidence related to irritative agents causing …

The purpose of this article is to critically review the available evidence pertaining to
occupational, environmental, and individual factors that can affect the development of …

Background Trends of occupational asthma (OA) differ between regions depending on local
industries, provisions for health and safety at the workplace and the availability of a reporting …

Although mining plays a prominent role in the economy of South Africa, it is associated with
many chemical hazards. Exposure to dust from mining can lead to many pathological effects …

The aim of the European Respiratory Society work-related asthma guidelines is to present
the management and prevention options of work-related asthma and their effectiveness …