CAN EOSINOPHILIC BRONCHITIS BE CONSIDERED AS AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE? MEDICAL CERTIFICATION ASPECTS
Journal Title: Medycyna Pracy - Year 2013, Vol 64, Issue 4
Abstract
Eosinophilic bronchitis (EB) is a condition which can be associated with occupational exposure to low, as well as to high molecular weight allergens. The prevalence of occupational eosinophilic bronchitis is unknown and the data concerning its work-related etiology are available only from the case reports. However, there is a need to establish the principles, especially in the context of medical certification among workers occupationally exposed to allergens. This paper reviews current knowledge on the etiology, clinical features, and diagnostic procedures in the eosinophilic bronchitis. The importance of EB, especially in view of the problems emerging in the prophylactic care taken by occupational health services and the principles of medical certification when occupational etiology is suspected are also presented. Med Pr 2013;64(4):569–578
Authors and Affiliations
Aneta Kleniewska, Marta Wiszniewska, Jolanta Walusiak-Skorupa
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- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.13075/mp.5893.2013.0050
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