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Nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity after exposure to Western Red Cedar
The American Review of Respiratory Disease
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Exposure to Western Red Cedar sawdust can cause a temporary increase in airway hyperresponsiveness in sensitized individuals. This heightened reactivity may occur even without observable airflow obstruction, suggesting other factors are involved.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Medicine
- Pulmonary Immunology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Occupational asthma and rhinitis are common concerns related to workplace exposures.
- Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is a known occupational sensitizer, particularly for respiratory conditions.