A long-term prospective observation of the course of dust-induced bronchitis in mechanical engineering workers

Kleĭner, A.I.; Makotchenko, V.M.; Efremova, V.A.; Prilipskaia, N.I.; Martynov, P.N.; Ovchinnik, E.N.

Likars'ka Sprava 4: 104-107

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 1019-5297
PMID: 8209429
Document Number: 406107
A study of 206 machine builders in dynamics (up to 15 years) with dust-induced bronchitis showed that the disease has a tendency to advancing within the first three years, especially in those with a combination of noxious professional factors (dust, heat, hard physical work). Negative risk factors: working conditions, preceding unspecific respiratory infections, smoking.

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