Abstract
A case of occupational asthma due to ethylenediamine, commonly used in different industrial fields, appearing in a man 56 years old who worked in the laundry powder industry is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by specific bronchial challenge and appeared as a late bronchoconstrictive response. The appearance of inespecific bronchial responsiveness after the bronchial challenge is emphasized.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Asthma / chemically induced*
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Asthma / diagnosis
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Bronchial Provocation Tests
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Detergents / adverse effects*
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Ethylenediamines / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*
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Occupational Diseases / diagnosis
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Occupational Exposure*
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Time Factors
Substances
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Detergents
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Ethylenediamines