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Work-related respiratory symptoms in Champagne vineyard workers
J-M Perotin1, C Barbe2, K L Nguyen3
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital, 51100 Reims, France. INSERM UMRS 903, University Hospital, 51100, 45 Rue Cognacq Jay, 51100 Reims, France. Phone: +33 32 67 87 614 Fax: +33 32 678 40 30
Background:
Vineyard workers (VW) are exposed to various respiratory allergens. The aims of the study were to determine the prevalence of work related respiratory symptoms (WRS) in Champagne VW in France and to analyze the relationships between symptoms, occupational exposure and sensitization profile.
Methods:
VW of Reims area were prospectively recruited between 2007 and 2010. Demographic and occupational characteristics were recorded. Respiratory symptoms were scored for each month of the past year. Results of respiratory functional tests and skin prick tests for common respiratory allergens, grape moulds and vine pollen were recorded.
Results:
307 subjects were included. The prevalence of WRS was 11%. Compared to subjects with symptoms unrelated to work, subjects with WRS were more frequently sensitized to gramineae (34% vs 18%, p = 0.05), described ocular itching (74% vs 37%, p < 0.001) and seasonal symptoms (88% vs 69%, p = 0.03) mainly during lifting and trellising (57% vs 17%, p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
WRS are frequent in Champagne WV and are associated with a sensitization to gramineae and with activities performed close to vine in late spring.
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