[Occupational lung pathology in gas cutters]

The authors provide the results of clinical, x-ray, functional and specific allergological examinations made in 396 cutters. Characterize the main forms of occupational respiratory pathology--pneumoconiosis and chronic bronchitis. Haptene metals (chromium, nickel, manganese) contained by the industrial aerosol were established to produce a sensitizing action on the body. The data obtained may be of importance for the diagnosis and prevention of occupational diseases in cutters, expert medical evaluation of the working capacity and follow-up of the patients.