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Quoted papers: 20
Other papers: 122
Total: 142
Title: MODIFIED METHOD OF NONSPECIFIC NASAL PROVOCATION WITH
HISTAMINE FOR ROUTINE USE
- Authors:
- Plavec, Davor
- Somogyi-Žalud, Emese
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
Journal: Ann. Allergy
Volume: 72
Year: 1994
Pages: from 321 to 328
Language: engleski
Summary: An improved method for assessment of nonspecific nasal
reactivity (NNR) was evaluated to validate it, and determine a criterion
for nasal hyperreactivity. The efficacies of four different parameters to
indicate nasal patency in assessment of the level of NNR were compared in
60 healthy subjects and 65 patients with allergic rhinitis. Histamine
diphosphate was sprayed into both nostrils every three minutes in doubling
concentrations (0.03125 to 32 mg/mL). The test was terminated when a
significant change of values occurred. Our results indicate a
significantly higher NNR in rhinitic patients than in healthy subjects.
Our improved method for assessment of NNR by recording of NARt is a
quantitative method with good reproducibility, high specificity and good
sensitivity. We recommend it for routine use.
Keywords: Nonspecific nasal provocation, histamine, healthy, allergic rhinitis
Title: RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AND IMMUNOLOGICAL STATUS IN POULTRY
FOOD PROCESSING WORKERS
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Mustajbegović, Jadranka
- Schachter, Neil
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health
ISSN: 0340-0131
Volume: 66
Year: 1994
Pages: from 339 to 342
Number of references: 25
Language: engleski
Summary: A group of 57 female workers emčployed in the processing of
poultry food and 51 nonexposed control workers were studied to determine
the possible relation between respiratory and immunological findings in
poultry food workers. Occupational asthma was found in 5.3% of exposed
workers. Exposed workers with a positive skin prick test to poultry food
extract demonstrated higher prevalences of all chronic respiratory symptoms
than those with negative skin tests, although the difference was
statistically significant only for rhinitis (p<0.05). The most frequent
skin reactions were found for poultry food extract (exposed: 66.7%;
control: 25.5%; p<0.05). An increased IgE serum level was found in 19
(33.3%) of the exposed and in four (7.8%) of the control workers (p<0.01).
Three exposed workers with occupational asthma demonstrated an increased
serum IgE level. Our data confirm previous results indicating that
occupational exposure to poultry food dust may be associated with the
development of chronic respiratory symptoms and immunological changes in
exposed workers.
Keywords: poultry food workers, occupational exposure, respiratory symptoms, immunological reactions
Title: IMMUNOLOGICAL AND RESPIRATORY REACTIONS IN WORKERS EXPOSED
TO ORGANIC DUSTS
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Schachter, Neil
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Mustajbegović, Jadranka
- Witek, Teodore
Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health
ISSN: 0340-0131
Volume: 66
Year: 1994
Pages: from 317 to 324
Number of references: 60
Language: engleski
Summary: The relationship of skin reactivity and serum
immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels to the prevalence of chronic respiratory
symptoms and to ventilatory capacity is examined in workers exposed to
different organic aerosols. The results from group of control workers
similarly tested are also presented. Workers exposed to occupational
allergens had positive skin tests more frequently lthan did controls,
except for soy bean workers. Workers with positive skin tests to
occupational allergens had a higher prevalence of almost all symptoms than
those with negative skin tests although the differences did not always
reach statistical significance. Workers with positive skin reactions in
general had significantly higher serum IgE levels than did workers with
negative skin reactions. There was, however, no correlation between acute
and chronic lung function changes and skin reactivity or IgE values. Our
data suggest that although exposure to organic aerosols may be associated
with frequent immunologic reractions, these findings do not predice
objective respiratoryl impairment.
Keywords: immunological reactions, respiratory symptoms, ventilatory capacity
Title: IMMUNOLOGIC FINDINGS IN CONFECTIONERY WORKERS
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Mustajbegović, Jadranka
Journal: Ann. Allergy
Volume: 73
Year: 1994
Pages: from 521 to 526
Number of references: 41
Language: engleski
Summary: Immunologic (skin tests and serum IgE) and respiratory
findings (symptoms and lung function) were studied in a group of 71
confectionery workers (mean age: 35 years and mean exposure: 11 years).
Most frequent positive prick skin reactions occurred with extract of cocoa
(31%), followed by reactions to chocolate (9%), cocoa, hazelnut, almond
(6%) and sugar (2%). Increased serum IgE levels were found in 13% of
workers. The prevalence of asthma (26.1%) and dyspnea (26.1%) in workers
with positive skin tests was significantly higher than in workers with
negative skin tests (asthma: 2.0%, p=0.004; dyspnea: 4.1%, p=0.001). Both
skin test positive and skin test negative workers exhibited significant
across shift changes in lung function. No significant differences in
baseline lung function or across-shift changes were found between skin test
positive and negative workers. There was a high prevalence of acute
respiratory symptoms during the work shift, but no significant association
with immunological test were found.
Keywords: food allergens, serum IgE level, respiratory symptoms, ventilatory volumes, occupational exposure
Title: THE ANALYSIS OF QUANTITATIVE DERMATOGLYPHIC TRAITS IN
PATIENTS WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
- Authors:
- Pavićević, R.
- Miličić, J.
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Hitrec, V.
- Pavićević, Lukrecija (82905)
- Tuđman, Z.
- Radošević, Zdenko
- Rudan, Pavle
Journal: Coll. Antrop.
Volume: 18
Year: 1994
Pages: from 125 to 132
Number of references: 24
Language: engleski
Summary: In order to establish the possible genetic predisposition
of asthma we analyzed 18 quantitative dermatoglyphic traits of the
digito-palmar complex in 63 patients (level IgE>300 U) and 400 phenotypical
healthy controls. Canonical discriminant analysis showed that the best
discriminators were the b-c ridge count in males and the a-b ridge count in
females, and other palmar variables. These results indicate the
possibility of genetically determined predisposition of extrinsic bronchial
asthma.
Keywords: exstrinsic bronchial asthma, dermatoglyphs of the digitopalmar complex
Title: SUBJECTIVE FEELING OF WELL-BEING AND VENTILATORY FUNCTION
AMONG MALES AND FEMALES WITH CHRONIC BRONCHITIS AND ASTHMA
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Ugrenović, Željko (64025)
- Mimica, Milorad (31696)
Journal: Coll. Antrop.
ISSN: 0350-6134
Volume: 19
Year: 1995
Pages: from 209 to 214
Number of references: 38
Language: engleski
Summary: The relationship between index of subjective feeling of
well-being (ISFWB) and ventilatory functions VC and FEV1 was examined. The
sample consisted of 3 groups: chronic bronchitis (325 M, 220 F), asthma (74
M, 69 F) and healthy controls (330 M, 553 F). The ISFWB demonstrated
higher values in males and females with symptoms of chronic bronchitis and
asthma in comparison to controls. In the whole sample ISFWB was higher in
females. A significant correlation was found between the ISFWB in female
patients with chronic bronchitis and FEV 1% as well as in the control
female group.
Keywords: index of subjective feeling of well-being, ventilatory functions
Title: CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES AMONG NURSES OCCUPATIONALLY
EXPOSED TO ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Horvat, Durđa
Journal: Am. J. Ind. Med.
ISSN: 0271-3586
Volume: 19
Year: 1991
Pages: from 771 to 774
Number of references: 25
Language: engleski
Summary: The effect of handling antineoplastic drugs was examined in
42 nurses working in an oncology department, and the same number of nurses
not exposed to antineoplastic drugs acts as controls. The exposure effect
was evaluated by analysis of sister chromatid exchanges (SCE) incidence and
structural chromosomal abnormalities. SCE as well as chromosomal
abnormalities in the exposed group were increased (p<0.001 and p<0.01
respectively). Sign test for paired sample was used for statistical
assessment.
Keywords: structural chromosomal abnormalities, sister chromatid exchange, health care hazards, chemotherapeutic drugs
Title: THE VALUE OF CYTOGENETIC MONITORING VERSUS FILM DOSIMETRY
IN THE HOT ZONE OF A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
- Authors:
- Kubelka, Dragan (26846)
- Fučić, Aleksandra (61441)
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
Journal: Mutation research
Volume: 282
Year: 1992
Pages: from 169 to 172
Language: engleski
Summary: Cytogenetic analysis was carried out in 41 workers prior to
and following regular maintenance work in a nuclear power plant. Although
film dosimetry did not show the maximal annual permitted dose in any of the
examined subjects, cytogenetic analysis was carried out following the work
detected dicentric chromosomes in peripheral blood lymphocytes of 20
workers. According to our findings smoking habits and previous exposure to
ionizing radiation had no effect on the increased number of chromosomal
aberrations.
Keywords: chromosomal aberrations, dicentric, ionising radiation, permitted dose, nuclear power plant
Title: BIOLOGICAL MONITORING OF THREE 60Co RADIATION INCIDENT
VICTIMS
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Kubelka, Dragan (26846)
- Vekić, Branko (51732)
Journal: Am. J. Ind. Med.
ISSN: 0271-3586
Volume: 22
Year: 1992
Pages: from 234 to 247
Number of references: 8
Language: engleski
Summary: Radiation-induced structural chromosomal aberrations were
the only adverse effects found in three workers overexposed to 60Co
gamma-radiation. Chromosomal analyses were performed on the 5th and 75th
days after exposure. Hematologic follow-up was carried out on the 5th,
12th, 16th, and 75th days after exposure. Hematologic findings did not
differ over time in any of the three exposed workers. In two workers we
found dicentric chromosomes, which are conventional indicators for exposure
to ionizing radiation.
Keywords: chromosomal aberrations, biological monitoring, gamma-radiation, ionizing radiation exposure
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