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Storage mite allergy among grain elevator workers.

P Revsbech1, G Andersen

  • 1Department of Respiratory Diseases, Aalborg Hospital, Denmark.

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|August 1, 1987
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Storage mites are a significant allergen for grain elevator workers in Denmark. This study found high sensitization rates and work-related respiratory symptoms linked to these mites.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Allergology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Grain elevator workers face potential exposure to airborne allergens.
  • Respiratory and nasal symptoms are common complaints in this occupational group.
  • Understanding the prevalence of specific allergies is crucial for workplace health management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of storage mite allergy among grain elevator workers in Denmark.
  • To investigate the association between sensitization to storage mites and respiratory symptoms.
  • To identify common storage mite species present in the work environment.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 139 grain elevator workers.
  • Utilized interviews, skin prick tests, and specific IgE (RAST) testing for storage mites.

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  • Included spirometry for pulmonary function assessment and environmental sampling for mites.

    • Main Results:

    • 44% experienced pulmonary symptoms, and 48% had nasal/eye symptoms.
    • 31% reported work-related respiratory symptoms; 14% had only nasal symptoms.
    • 15.9% were sensitized to storage mites, with 6.4% having diagnosed respiratory allergy. Mites were prevalent in grain (73%) and dust samples.

    Conclusions:

    • Storage mites, particularly Acarus siro, Lepidoglyphus destructor, and Tyrophagus longior, are prevalent in grain elevator environments.
    • Sensitization to storage mites is common in this workforce and is associated with respiratory symptoms.
    • Storage mites represent a primary allergenic concern for grain elevator workers in Denmark.