Occupational asthma due to polyethylene shrink wrapping (paper wrapper's asthma).
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Occupational asthma due to the pyrolysis products of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) produced by shrink wrapping processes has previously been reported. The first case of occupational asthma in a shrink wrap worker using a different plastic, polyethylene, is reported; the association was confirmed by specific bronchial provocation testing.
Medical subject headings
- Asthma
- Occupational Diseases
- Polyethylenes