Costs of occupational asthma and of occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Occupational asthma and rhinitis 198Latex allergy 202Byssinosis 205Organic dust toxic syndrome 205Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 206Humidifier fever 208Metal fume fever 210Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 212Asbestos-related diseases 214The pneumoconioses 216Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis 218Asbestosis 220Silicosis 222Berylliosis ...

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Comparison of biomarkers in serum and induced sputum of patients with occupational asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Journal of Occupational Health ◽

10.1539/joh.15-0317-br ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 58 (4) ◽

pp. 333-339 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Aneta Kleniewska ◽

Jolanta Walusiak‐Skorupa ◽

Wojciech Piotrowski ◽

Ewa Nowakowska‐Świrta ◽

Marta Wiszniewska

Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Occupational Asthma ◽

Induced Sputum ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases: Diagnosis and Prevention

10.2310/fm.1204 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Cora S Sack ◽

Sverre Vedal ◽

Joel D Kaufman

Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Lung Disease ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Occupational Asthma ◽

Lung Diseases ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Occupational Lung Disease ◽

Work Related ◽

Occupational Lung Diseases

Environmental and occupational lung diseases encompass a diverse group of lung diseases caused by the inhalation of potentially harmful substances. Although workplace regulations and the changing economy in the United States have significantly decreased incidence, these diseases remain both common and associated with significant morbidity. In addition, novel exposures continue to be recognized as new causes of disease. This review provides the medical student and clinician with a framework for approaching and categorizing environmental and occupational lung disease. It also presents an in-depth discussion of the epidemiology, biological mechanisms, diagnosis, and clinical care of some of the more commonly encountered diseases. Occupational lung diseases that affect the airways, such as work-related asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and malignant neoplasms are covered. This review concludes with general strategies to help prevent disease incidence and progression. This review contains 1 figure, 5 tables, and 56 references. Key words: bronchiolitis obliterans, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, irritant-induced occupational asthma, mesothelioma, occupational asthma, occupational lung disease, occupational lung neoplasm, work-related asthma

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Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases: Diagnosis and Prevention

10.2310/im.1204 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Cora S Sack ◽

Sverre Vedal ◽

Joel D Kaufman

Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Lung Disease ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Occupational Asthma ◽

Lung Diseases ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Occupational Lung Disease ◽

Work Related ◽

Occupational Lung Diseases

Environmental and occupational lung diseases encompass a diverse group of lung diseases caused by the inhalation of potentially harmful substances. Although workplace regulations and the changing economy in the United States have significantly decreased incidence, these diseases remain both common and associated with significant morbidity. In addition, novel exposures continue to be recognized as new causes of disease. This review provides the medical student and clinician with a framework for approaching and categorizing environmental and occupational lung disease. It also presents an in-depth discussion of the epidemiology, biological mechanisms, diagnosis, and clinical care of some of the more commonly encountered diseases. Occupational lung diseases that affect the airways, such as work-related asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and malignant neoplasms are covered. This review concludes with general strategies to help prevent disease incidence and progression. This review contains 1 figure, 5 tables, and 56 references. Key words: bronchiolitis obliterans, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, irritant-induced occupational asthma, mesothelioma, occupational asthma, occupational lung disease, occupational lung neoplasm, work-related asthma

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Oral and Oropharyngeal Sensory Function in Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2019_ajslp-19-00095 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 864-872

Author(s):

Fernanda Borowsky da Rosa ◽

Adriane Schmidt Pasqualoto ◽

Catriona M. Steele ◽

Renata Mancopes

Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Thermal Sensation ◽

Sensory Function ◽

Control Group ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Age Related ◽

Copd Patients

Introduction The oral cavity and pharynx have a rich sensory system composed of specialized receptors. The integrity of oropharyngeal sensation is thought to be fundamental for safe and efficient swallowing. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are at risk for oropharyngeal sensory impairment due to frequent use of inhaled medications and comorbidities including gastroesophageal reflux disease. Objective This study aimed to describe and compare oral and oropharyngeal sensory function measured using noninstrumental clinical methods in adults with COPD and healthy controls. Method Participants included 27 adults (18 men, nine women) with a diagnosis of COPD and a mean age of 66.56 years ( SD = 8.68). The control group comprised 11 healthy adults (five men, six women) with a mean age of 60.09 years ( SD = 11.57). Spirometry measures confirmed reduced functional expiratory volumes (% predicted) in the COPD patients compared to the control participants. All participants completed a case history interview and underwent clinical evaluation of oral and oropharyngeal sensation by a speech-language pathologist. The sensory evaluation explored the detection of tactile and temperature stimuli delivered by cotton swab to six locations in the oral cavity and two in the oropharynx as well as identification of the taste of stimuli administered in 5-ml boluses to the mouth. Analyses explored the frequencies of accurate responses regarding stimulus location, temperature and taste between groups, and between age groups (“≤ 65 years” and “> 65 years”) within the COPD cohort. Results We found significantly higher frequencies of reported use of inhaled medications ( p < .001) and xerostomia ( p = .003) in the COPD cohort. Oral cavity thermal sensation ( p = .009) was reduced in the COPD participants, and a significant age-related decline in gustatory sensation was found in the COPD group ( p = .018). Conclusion This study found that most of the measures of oral and oropharyngeal sensation remained intact in the COPD group. Oral thermal sensation was impaired in individuals with COPD, and reduced gustatory sensation was observed in the older COPD participants. Possible links between these results and the use of inhaled medication by individuals with COPD are discussed.

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