Prevention of Work-related Asthma: Study Search Results

Study Details
Prevention LevelSecondary
AuthorBaur
Study Year1995
CountryGermany
Molecular Weight of AgentLMW
CategoryAnhydrides
AgentPyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA), phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride (TMA)
OccupationChemical plant workers
Outcome/DiagnosisSensitization and symptoms
Activity InterventionRemoval from exposure (10 months)
Participation RateLimitation: no report of participation rate
Intervention EffectivenessRemoval from exposure resulted in cessation of symptoms for 6 of 7 subjects compared to 1 of 10 subjects who were still exposed. Lung function parameters improved within 10 months in more than 50% of affected workers.
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