Prevention of Work-related Asthma: Study Search Results

Study Details
Prevention LevelSecondary
AuthorKongerud
Study Year1991
CountryNorway
Molecular Weight of AgentLMW
CategoryMetals
AgentAluminum
OccupationAluminum potroom workers
Outcome/DiagnosisWork-related asthmatic symptoms (dyspnea, wheezing)
Activity InterventionUse of respiratory equipment (powered respirator helmet - 1 week, disposable mask - 1 week)
Participation Rate19 of 25 eligible subjects (Participation rate: 76%)
Intervention EffectivenessFifteen of 19 subjects had higher peak expiratory flow rate (p<0.01) during the helmet period than non-helmet period. The mean symptom score was higher in the non-helmet period, but the difference in symptom reporting between the two periods was not statistically significant (p=0.38).
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