scholarly journals Health Risks and Benefits Among Surfers After Exposure to Seawater in Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz County, California, United States

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris O’Halloran ◽  
Mary Silver
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Red Tide ◽  
Monterey Bay ◽  
Santa Cruz ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Health Risks And Benefits ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

We investigated the health risks and benefits among surfers in Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz County, California, United States after seawater exposure. A total of 47 surfers enrolled and completed an online survey on the effect of the ocean environment on their well-being, physical and mental health, and provided their perspectives on ocean conservation. The majority of the surfers were white males, with a median age of 40 years, and a mean of 21 years surfing experience. Most of the participants spent over 5 h/week in the ocean. The most common health problems reported were adverse effects due to red tide exposure, surfer’s ear, back and neck problems, and allergies. A total of 41% reported upper respiratory symptoms, and 8% of the participants reported gastrointestinal symptoms. All participants reported that the ocean benefited their emotional health, and 45/47 (>96%) reported that the ocean increased their life satisfaction, happiness, and decreased their stress level. All participants reported being engaged in ocean stewardship. This study suggests surfers were significantly more likely to report upper respiratory symptoms when they had experienced adverse health effects while surfing during a “red tide” and during a bloom of the microscopic, single-celled phytoplankter, Akashiwo sanguinea.

scholarly journals A 12-month follow-up of an influenza vaccination campaign based on voluntary adherence: report on upper-respiratory symptoms among volunteers and non-volunteers

2001 ◽  
Vol 119 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Páris Ali Ramadan ◽  
Francisco Barreto de Araújo ◽  
Mario Ferreira Junior
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Influenza Like Illness ◽  
Upper Respiratory Infections ◽  
Medical Consultations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

CONTEXT: Routine immunization of groups at high risk for influenza has been progressively implemented as a matter of Brazilian public health policy. Although the benefits of the vaccination for healthy young adults are still controversial, it has been offered yearly to hundreds of thousands of Brazilian workers, generally as part of wellness initiatives in the workplace. OBJECTIVE: To study the characteristics of subjects that accepted or refused to be vaccinated against influenza and to report on respiratory symptoms in both groups, one year after the campaign date. DESIGN: A prospective observational study. SETTING: Workers at a subsidiary of an international bank in São Paulo, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS: 124 persons that did not accept and 145 that voluntarily accepted the vaccine completed 12 months of follow-up. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Data concerning gender, age, tobacco use, and any history of chronic respiratory illness such as asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis, and repetitive upper-respiratory infections, were recorded at the time of vaccination. After that, workers were asked monthly by questionnaire or telephone about respiratory symptoms, days of work lost and medical consultations. RESULTS: The results showed statistically significant differences regarding age (P = 0.004) with the vaccinated group (V) being younger than the non-vaccinated (NV) one, and with reference to previous repetitive upper-respiratory infections being higher among the V group (P < 0.0001). During the follow-up, the V group reported more occurrences of upper respiratory symptoms (P < 0.0001), due to both non-influenza (P < 0.0001) and influenza-like illness (P = 0.045). Differences were also found between V and NV groups concerning days off work and number of medical consultations due to upper-respiratory symptoms and non-influenza illness. Gender and history of repetitive upper-respiratory infections were the best predictors of influenza-like illness-related events. CONCLUSIONS: The making of previous reference to repetitive upper-respiratory infections was a major difference between those who accepted or rejected the vaccine. The vaccination itself was not sufficient to reduce the number of occurrences of respiratory symptoms and related absenteeism to levels similar to those found among non-vaccinated people.

Should We Prescribe Antibiotics to This Patient With Persistent Upper Respiratory Symptoms?

2017 ◽  
Vol 166 (3) ◽  
pp. 201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Libman ◽  
Diane M. Brockmeyer ◽  
Howard S. Gold
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

scholarly journals Comparative viral frequency in Mexican children under 5 years of age with and without upper respiratory symptoms

2003 ◽  
Vol 52 (7) ◽  
pp. 579-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Manjarrez ◽  
D. P. Rosete ◽  
M. Rincón ◽  
J. Villalba ◽  
A. Cravioto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Mexican Children ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Children Under 5

The Occupational Health Effects of Responding to a Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion Among Emergency First Responders – Lincoln County, Kentucky, 2019

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
David P. Bui ◽  
Esther A. Kukielka ◽  
Erin F. Blau ◽  
Lindsay K. Tompkins ◽  
K. Leann Bing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Gas Pipeline ◽  
Natural Gas Pipeline ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to assess occupational health effects 1 month after responding to a natural gas pipeline explosion. Methods: First responders to a pipeline explosion in Kentucky were interviewed about pre- and post-response health symptoms, post-response health care, and physical exertion and personal protective equipment (PPE) use during the response. Logistic regression was used to examine associations between several risk factors and development of post-response symptoms. Results: Among 173 first responders involved, 105 (firefighters [58%], emergency medical services [19%], law enforcement [10%], and others [12%]) were interviewed. Half (53%) reported at least 1 new or worsening symptom, including upper respiratory symptoms (39%), headache (18%), eye irritation (17%), and lower respiratory symptoms (16%). The majority (79%) of symptomatic responders did not seek post-response care. Compared with light-exertion responders, hard-exertion responders (48%) had significantly greater odds of upper respiratory symptoms (aOR: 2.99, 95% CI: 1.25–7.50). Forty-four percent of responders and 77% of non-firefighter responders reported not using any PPE. Conclusions: Upper respiratory symptoms were common among first responders of a natural gas pipeline explosion and associated with hard-exertion activity. Emergency managers should ensure responders are trained in, equipped with, and properly use PPE during these incidents and encourage responders to seek post-response health care when needed.

Infant Dengue a 10-Year Experience from a Tertiary Center in South India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabaneeta Dash ◽  
Reshmi Aby ◽  
Madhan Kumar ◽  
Asha Mary Abraham ◽  
Winsley Rose
Keyword(s):  
Serum Albumin ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
South India ◽  
Immunoglobulin M ◽  
Severe Dengue ◽  
Severe Thrombocytopenia ◽  
Lower Serum ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

Dengue remains a major problem in the tropics. Several Asian countries have reported an increasing trend in the proportion of infants with dengue fever. However, most studies are limited to case reports or small case series from isolated outbreaks. We planned this study to look at clinico-laboratory profile, outcome, and predictors of severity in a large cohort of infants over a decade. Electronic medical records of infants admitted at a tertiary center of South India, with laboratory confirmed dengue infection between 2009 and 2019 were reviewed. Diagnosis was based on detection of NS-1 antigen and/or immunoglobulin M antibody against DENV(dengue virus) or positive DENV RNA polymerase chain reaction in infants presenting with acute febrile illness and clinical features consistent with dengue. Of 395 children with dengue admitted during study period, 99 (25%) were infants. A cyclical incidence pattern was noted, with higher cases in alternate years. Fever (99%) was most common, followed by gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea—28%) and upper respiratory symptoms (cough, coryza—22%). Fifty-three infants had severe dengue, and 39 had shock. Fourteen children had multiorgan dysfunction syndrome, and 13 died. Infants with severe dengue were older than those with nonsevere disease, had lower serum albumin and greater frequency of severe thrombocytopenia, and had coagulopathy. On multivariable analysis, low serum albumin predicted development of severe dengue [P = 0.003, odds ratio 12.4 (95% confidence interval: 2.42–63.7)]. Dengue in infants may be challenging to recognize because of its undifferentiated presentation, with gastrointestinal and upper respiratory symptoms that are similar to other viral illness. Severe dengue is common in this sample, and lower serum albumin at presentation was predictive of severe disease.

scholarly journals Upper respiratory symptoms (URS) and salivary responses across a season in youth soccer players: A useful and non-invasive approach associated to URS susceptibility and occurrence in young athletes

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. e0236669
Author(s):  
Renata Fiedler Lopes ◽  
Luciele Guerra Minuzzi ◽  
António José Figueiredo ◽  
Carlos Gonçalves ◽  
Antonio Tessitore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

Upper Respiratory Symptoms Associated With Aging of the Ventilation System in Artificially Ventilated Offices in São Paulo, Brazil

CHEST Journal ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 122 (2) ◽  
pp. 729-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo S. Graudenz ◽  
Jorge Kalil ◽  
Paulo H. Saldiva ◽  
Walderez Gambale ◽  
Maria do Rosário D.O. Latorre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Ventilation System ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Upper Respiratory Symptoms

scholarly journals Dietary sources of omega 3 fatty acids: public health risks and benefits

2012 ◽  
Vol 107 (S2) ◽  
pp. S23-S52 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Tur ◽  
M. M. Bibiloni ◽  
A. Sureda ◽  
A. Pons
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Public Health Risks ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
Health Risks And Benefits

Omega 3 fatty acids can be obtained from several sources, and should be added to the daily diet to enjoy a good health and to prevent many diseases. Worldwide, general population use omega-3 fatty acid supplements and enriched foods to get and maintain adequate amounts of these fatty acids. The aim of this paper was to review main scientific evidence regarding the public health risks and benefits of the dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids. A systematic literature search was performed, and one hundred and forty-five articles were included in the results for their methodological quality. The literature described benefits and risks of algal, fish oil, plant, enriched dairy products, animal-derived food, krill oil, and seal oil omega-3 fatty acids.

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