Can the ceramic industry be a new and hazardous sector for work-related asthma?

KAR KURT, ÖZLEM; Ergun, Dilek; Basaran, AYŞE

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2018.03.012

Can the ceramic industry be a new and hazardous sector for work-related asthma?

KAR KURT Ö., Ergun D., Basaran N.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, vol.137, pp.176-180, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 137
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.03.012
Journal Name: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.176-180
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Work-related asthma (WRA) constitutes a significant proportion of all asthma cases and continues to be reported from different industries. The aim of the study was to identify the occupations that can be related to WRA and diagnostic steps used in suspected WRA patients.