Rakennekynsien tekijän ammattiastma

Translated title of the contribution: Occupational asthma in a structure nail maker

Timo Hannu, Matti Tuppurainen, Paula Kauppi, Kristina Alanko, Maj Len Henriks-Eckerman, Riitta Sauni

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Abstract

Chemicals that may cause allergy are being used in structure nails. In this case report two structure nail makers are described, who were diagnosed with occupational asthma in clinical studies. The studies included an inhalational exposure simulating the work. The causative agents of occupational asthma are apparently the acrylate compounds contained in the chemicals; use of these compounds has previously been linked with allergic contact dermatitis and asthma. Since the making of structure nails involves health risks, such work requires appropriate premises and personal protection.

Translated title of the contributionOccupational asthma in a structure nail maker
Original languageFinnish
Pages (from-to)1209-1213
Number of pages5
JournalDuodecim
Volume125
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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