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Population-based study of non-infectious rhinitis in relation to occupational exposure, age, sex, and smoking
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- Hellgren, Johan, 1965 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för särskilda specialiteter, Avdelningen för öron, näs- och halssjukdomar,Institute of Selected Clinical Sciences, Department of Otolaryngology
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- Lillienberg, Linnea, 1942 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för samhällsmedicin, Avdelningen för miljömedicin,Institute of Community Medicine, Dept of Primary Health Care
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Jarlstedt, J. (author)
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- Karlsson, Göran, 1948 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för särskilda specialiteter, Avdelningen för öron, näs- och halssjukdomar,Institute of Selected Clinical Sciences, Department of Otolaryngology
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- Torén, Kjell, 1952 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för invärtesmedicin,Institutionen för samhällsmedicin, Avdelningen för miljömedicin,Institute of Internal Medicine,Institute of Community Medicine, Dept of Primary Health Care
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- 2002
- 2002
- English.
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In: Am J Ind Med. ; 42:1
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- BackgroundMany types of occupational exposure are associated with the risk of non-infectious rhinitis. We investigate the risk factors for this association.MethodsA random population of 2,044 subjects (aged 21-51) answered a questionnaire that was comprised of detailed questions on occupational exposure, nasal complaints, and smoking. NIR was defined as the sensation of nasal blockage and/or attacks of sneezing without having a cold. The incidence rates for NIR among exposed and unexposed were calculated. In the different exposed groups, only NIR with onset after the start of exposure was regarded as exposed. If a subject reported NIR before the relevant exposure started, he/she was excluded from that analysis. Relative risks (RR) were calculated as incidence rate ratios. Odds ratios controlling for smoking, age, and atopy were also calculated.ResultsThe incidence rate for NIR was 13.5/1,000 person-years. Males exposed to fire fumes (RR 2.5, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.5-4.1), women exposed to paper dust (RR 2.0, 95% CI 1.5-2.9), and male cleaners (RR 3.1, 95% CI 1.9-5.1) displayed an increased risk of developing NIR. Smoking was associated with an increased risk of NIR for both sexes.ConclusionExposure to several occupational irritants is associated with a higher risk of developing NIR. Am. J. Ind. Med. 42:23-28, 2002.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Dermatologi och venereologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Dermatology and Venereal Diseases (hsv//eng)
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