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Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that requires careful management due to its varying symptoms and influencing factors. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The symptom frequency and intensity may vary considerably over time. It is also linked to immune system responses to allergens and irritants, highlighting the complex...
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Asthma III: Clinical Manifestations

Asthma presents with a characteristic pattern of episodic respiratory symptoms that reflect underlying airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus hypersecretion. Although severity varies among individuals, certain clinical manifestations are considered hallmarks of the disorder and often guide diagnosis and assessment.Respiratory SymptomsA persistent cough is one of the most common early features of asthma. It is frequently dry and tends to worsen at night or in the early morning,...
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Asthma I: Introduction

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by variable airflow obstruction and heightened bronchial responsiveness to a wide range of triggers. The underlying inflammation leads to airway swelling, mucus hypersecretion, and smooth muscle constriction, all of which narrow the airway lumen and impede airflow. Clinically, asthma presents with recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, symptoms that typically vary in intensity and...
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Asthma-II: Pathophysiology and Classification

Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition marked by inflammation and hyperresponsiveness of the airways. Its pathophysiology involves complex interactions among inflammatory pathways, immune responses, and neural mechanisms.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease I: Introduction

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, preventable, and treatable respiratory disorder characterized by persistent symptoms and progressive airflow limitation. This limitation results from a combination of small-airway disease (obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema), both driven by chronic inflammation from exposure to harmful particles or gases.The disease includes two main pathological entities: emphysema, marked by destruction of alveolar walls and...
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Published on: March 21, 2021

Occupational asthma in maritime environment.

David Lucas1, Dominique Jegaden, Brice Lodde

  • 1Occupational Medical Service of Iroise, Brest, France.

International Maritime Health
|February 23, 2007
PubMed
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Maritime workers face occupational asthma risks from biological and chemical exposures. This review covers allergens in seafood, cargo like cereals, and ship maintenance chemicals, highlighting key etiological factors.

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Published on: March 21, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Maritime Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Environmental Toxicology

Background:

  • The maritime environment presents unique occupational hazards.
  • Workers are exposed to diverse biological and chemical substances.
  • Some exposures are linked to occupational asthma (OA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review known etiological factors of occupational asthma in maritime settings.
  • To identify specific exposures relevant to seafarers and maritime workers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of occupational asthma etiological factors.
  • Analysis of exposures in the maritime industry.

Main Results:

  • Seafood (crustaceans, mollusks) can cause OA.
  • Cargo such as cereals and ship maintenance chemicals are potential allergens.
  • Diverse biological and chemical agents contribute to OA in this population.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational asthma is a significant risk for maritime workers.
  • Identifying and mitigating specific exposures is crucial for prevention.
  • Further research into maritime-specific allergens is warranted.