[Occupational asthma caused by azodicarbonamide: clinical case]

G Ital Med Lav. 1985 Mar-May;7(2-3):97-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of asthma due to a plastic blowing agent - azodicarbonamide - is discussed. Administration of disodium cromoglycate before exposure decreases the grade of bronchoconstriction: we suggest an immunopathological mechanism involved in the asthma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asthma / chemically induced*
  • Asthma / physiopathology
  • Azo Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Cromolyn Sodium / therapeutic use
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Occupational Diseases / physiopathology

Substances

  • Azo Compounds
  • azodicarbonamide
  • Cromolyn Sodium