[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--work-related disease]
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Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure
Published on: August 25, 2017
Marta Wiszniewska1, Agnieszka Lipińska-Ojrzanowska, Krzysztof Ziemba
1Klinika Chorób Zawodowych i Toksykologii, Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera, Łódź. martaz@imp.lodz.pl
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be induced by hazardous agents present in the work environment. It is estimated that employment in exposure to dust and irritant gases is responsible for 10 to 20% of COPD cases. The paper reviews the etiology (particularly the occupational risk factors) of the disease, its clinical symptoms, and diagnostic procedures. The significance of COPD in occupational medicine, especially in terms of prophylactic care of workers is also presented.
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