Occupational asthma due to methyl methacrylate and cyanoacrylates

Five patients had asthma provoked by cyanoacrylates and one by methyl methacrylate, possibly because of the development of a specific hypersensitivity response. Acrylates have wide domestic as well as industrial uses, and inhalation of vapour emitted during their use can cause asthma.

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Published in:Thorax 1985-11, Vol.40 (11), p.836-839
Main Authors: Lozewicz, S, Davison, A G, Hopkirk, A, Burge, P S, Boldy, D A, Riordan, J F, McGivern, D V, Platts, B W, Davies, D, Newman Taylor, A J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Allergic diseases
Asthma - chemically induced
Asthma - physiopathology
Biological and medical sciences
Cyanoacrylates - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Immunopathology
Lung - physiopathology
Male
Medical sciences
Methylmethacrylate
Methylmethacrylates - adverse effects
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases - chemically induced
Occupational Diseases - physiopathology
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
Respiratory and ent allergic diseases
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Summary:Five patients had asthma provoked by cyanoacrylates and one by methyl methacrylate, possibly because of the development of a specific hypersensitivity response. Acrylates have wide domestic as well as industrial uses, and inhalation of vapour emitted during their use can cause asthma.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.40.11.836