Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome

Lerman, S.; Kipen, H.

American Family Physician 38(6): 135-138

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X
PMID: 3195417
Document Number: 306288
A possible variant of occupational asthma is induced by acute exposure to high concentrations of nonsensitizing respiratory irritants. This entity is referred to as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome. A case is presented in which the patient developed this syndrome secondary to exposure to a floor sealant. A portable peak expiratory flow meter was used to assess and document work-related airway reactivity changes.

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