Occupational Bronchiolitis: An Update

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• Personal Author:
  Cummings, Kristin J. ; Harvey, R. Reid ; Nett, Randall J.
• Description:
  Occupational bronchiolitis is characterized by inflammation of the small airways, and represents a heterogeneous set of lung conditions that can occur following a range of inhalation exposures related to work. The most common clinical presentation includes insidious onset of exertional dyspnea and cough. Multiple reports in recent years have drawn attention to previously unrecognized risk factors for occupational bronchiolitis following exposures in several settings. Both current and past occupational exposures, including prior military deployment-related exposures, should be considered in patients undergoing evaluation for unexplained dyspnea. Diagnostic testing for potential bronchiolitis should include a thorough assessment of the small airways. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Diacetyl Environmental Exposure Lung Lung Diseases Occupational Health Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Styrene Workplace

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• Keywords:
  2,3-Pentanedione Author Keywords: Constrictive Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis Exposure Levels Flavoring Lung Disease Lung Disorders Lung Function Military Deployment Military Personnel Obliterative Bronchiolitis Risk Factors Work Environment Workers

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• ISSN:
  0272-5231
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  California ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 9 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  RHD - Respiratory Health Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  41
• Issue:
  4
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20061408
• Citation:
  Clin Chest Med 2020 Dec; 41(4):661-686
• Contact Point Address:
  Randall J. Nett, MD, MPH, Respiratory Health Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1000 Frederick Lane, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA
• Email:
  gge5@cdc.gov
• CAS Registry Number:
  2,3-Pentanedione (CAS RN 600-14-6) ; Butanedione (CAS RN 431-03-8) ; Styrene (CAS RN 100-42-5)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2021
• Performing Organization:
  Public Health Institute
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Clinics in Chest Medicine
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/224944/cdc_224944_DS1.pdf
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  [PDF - 1.11 MB ]