Apricot sulfurization: An occupation that induces an asthma-like syndrome in agricultural environments

Koksal N., Hasanoglu H., Gokirmak M., Yildirim Z., Gultek A.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE, cilt.43, sa.4, ss.447-453, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 43 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/ajim.10199
  • Dergi Adı: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.447-453
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background Several cases of bronchial asthma have been presenting with acute attacks during the seasons of apricot sulfurization. The aim of this study was to reveal the effects of sulfur dioxide (SO2) exposure on the airways of the workers involved in this process.