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Occupational exposure and the risk of new-onset chronic rhinosinusitis – a prospective study 2013-2018
Clarhed, Ulrika K. E Johansson, Helena Svendsen, Martin Veel Torén, Kjell Møller Fell, Anne Kristin Hellgren, Johan
Clarhed, Ulrika K. E
Johansson, Helena
Svendsen, Martin Veel
Torén, Kjell
Møller Fell, Anne Kristin
Hellgren, Johan
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aetiology behind chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the onset of CRS and several common occupational exposures over time.
METHODOLOGY: An adult random population from Telemark, Norway, comprising 7,952 subjects, who answered a comprehensive respiratory questionnaire including questions on CRS and occupational exposure first in 2013 and again in 2018.
RESULTS: New-onset CRS during the five-year follow-up was independently associated with occupational exposure to hair-care products, cleaning agents among women, super glue, strong acids, cooking fumes and wood dust.
CONCLUSION: In this random population cohort from Norway, exposure to several common occupational agents, such as hair-care products, super glue and wood dust, was associated with the onset of CRS. It is important that physicians who see patients with CRS inquire about workplace exposure.
Keywords
epidemiologic measurements, paranasal sinus diseases, respiratory system, rhinitis, sinusitis
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
Rhinology
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Volume
58
Issue
Page Range
597-604
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ACU Department
Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
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All rights reserved
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