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Challenges of using the Occupational Asthma-specific job exposure matrix to assess occupational exposure and hand eczema [PDF]
Frontiers in AllergyBackgroundGeneral population-based studies addressing the association between occupational exposure to irritants and allergens and hand eczema (HE) are limited, or only focus on specific occupations using self-reported exposure data.ObjectivesTo assess ...
Marjolein J. Brands +3 more
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A TRPA1-mediated substance P release assay as an in vitro screening tool for airway irritant potential [PDF]
Frontiers in ToxicologyEnvironmental exposure to airway irritants can elicit sensory irritation and contribute to various disease outcomes. Although in vitro assays have been developed to measure skin and eye irritation, evaluation of respiratory sensory irritation relies ...
R. Bedford +3 more
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A survey of Pulex irritans (Linnaeus 1758, Siphonaptera: Pulicidae) infestation in sheep and residential areas in Kurdistan Province, Iran [PDF]
The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 2015 Fleas are the most common and important external parasites worldwide and also serves as vectors of various pathogens for humans and animals. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of Pulex irritants in sheep herds and residential areas of villages ...
Mohammad Yakhchali, Kia Bahramnejad
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JID Innovations, 2021 There are no physical or visual manifestations that define skin sensitivity or irritation; a subjective diagnosis is made on the basis of the evaluation of clinical presentations, including burning, prickling, erythema, and itching. Adverse skin reaction
Amy L. Harding +8 more
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Domestic exposure to irritant cleaning agents and asthma in women
Environment International, 2020 An adverse role of frequent domestic use of cleaning agents, especially in spray form, on asthma has been reported. However, sparse studies have investigated respiratory health effects of chronic domestic exposure to irritant cleaning agents.
Pierre Lemire +9 more
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Contact chemical burn of the hand caused by xylene: A case report
Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 2020 The use of household cleaners during non‐commercial cleaning applications is a very common task, and the chemical makeup of the cleaning solutions vary as much as their applications do.
Zachary Ewan Dewar, Gregory Christiansen
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Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2021 The adult human lung is constantly exposed to irritants like particulate matter, toxic chemical compounds, and biological agents (bacteria and viruses) present in the external environment.
Manuela Marega +4 more
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Wet-work Exposure: A Main Risk Factor for Occupational Hand Dermatitis
Safety and Health at Work, 2014 Wet-work can be defined as activities where workers have to immerse their hands in liquids for >2 hours per shift, or wear waterproof (occlusive) gloves for a corresponding amount of time, or wash their hands >20 times per shift.
Ali Behroozy, Tessa G. Keegel
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Manicurists and pedicurists – Occupation group at high risk of work-related dermatoses
Medycyna Pracy, 2013 In recent years occupational skin and respiratory diseases have been more and more frequently diagnosed in small production and service enterprises. The awareness of occupational exposure and its possible health effects among their workers and employers ...
Marta Kieć-Świerczyńska +3 more
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Faktor perilaku meningkatkan resiko keputihan
Jurnal Kebidanan, 2020 Reproductive health is a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being. Cleanliness of the female area for women is very important because it can make women feel comfortable and can prevent infectious diseases and infections.
Umi Salamah +2 more
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