Abstract
The case history is described of a worker who presented with a history suggestive of reactive airways dysfunction syndrome which occurred after an acute high level inhalation of diphenylmethane diisocyanate. Further exposure at work, at a time when concentrations of isocyanates were no longer "irritant", suggested occupational asthma; this diagnosis was confirmed by a specific inhalation challenge test.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Allergens / adverse effects*
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Asthma / chemically induced*
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Asthma / diagnosis
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Bronchial Provocation Tests
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Humans
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Isocyanates / adverse effects*
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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 / adverse effects*
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Respiratory Hypersensitivity / chemically induced*
Substances
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Allergens
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Isocyanates
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4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate