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Book Detail
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Asthma in the Workplace
Bernstein, I. Leonard, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780824787998 Affiliation: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH Dimensions: 10.3 x 1.5 x 7.2 in
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Synopsis:
Fully updated to include crucial advances in the subject since publication of the First Edition, the Second Edition of this comprehensive volume reviews all aspects of occupational asthma, including disease mechanisms, clinical diagnosis and treatment, and categories of causative agents.
Includes new and expanded material on
hypersensitivity pneumonitis and organic dust toxic syndromes
sick building syndrome
occupational rhinitis and urticaria, skin problems, and genetics of occupational asthma
animal, enzyme, and flour allergies
latex allergy
irritant-induced asthma (RADS)
Featuring contributions from over 45 international authorities in the field-nearly 20 more than the First Edition-Asthma in the Workplace, Second Edition
evaluates medicolegal and compensation issues
discusses inhalation challenge testing
addresses the social outcomes of workers disabled by asthma
explores environmental exposure to causative chemicals and protein allergens
and more!
With numerous references, tables, drawings, photographs, and micrographs, Asthma in the Workplace, Second Edition will be welcomed by clinical immunologists and allergists, pulmonologists, occupational health and thoracic physicians, industrial hygienists, internists, toxicologists, immunotoxicologists, epidemiologists, aerosol scientists, lawyers involved with compensation issues, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.
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