Respiratory complaints

Aldehydes Glutaraldehyde Slight pH8 Respiratory complaints and contact dermatitis reported Eyes, sensitivity OES 0.2 ppm/0.7 mg rrr, tOmin only Non-corrosive, useful for heat sensitive instruments... 

Platinum is used as a catalyst for nitric and sulphuric acid production, in petroleum refining and in catalytic mufflers to control air pollution. Platinum salts can cause respiratory complaints, asthma, and platinosis , an allergic response. Allergic dermatitis may also result from exposure to soluble platinum salts and once subjects have been sensitized it generally precludes continued occupational exposure at any level. The 8 hr TWA OEL for platinum metal is 5 mg/m but for soluble platinum salts it is only 0.002 mg/m. Handling precautions must include containment where possible, ventilation, personal protection, and the screening out of individuals who have become sensitized. 

A casualty with skin lesions covering less than 5% of the BSA, or a casualty with eye irritation or reddening, and/or slight upper respiratory complaints such as hacking cough or irritated throat 12 hours or more hours postexposure. 

Three pulp mill workers died after inhalation of fumes for approximately 10-15 minutes from a nitric acid tank explosion (concentrations not available). No significant respiratory complaints were apparent during initial examination. However, 4—6 hours later they became cyanotic with frothy fluid escaping from the nose and mouth. All died in less than 24 hours. Necropsy showed bronchiolar epithelial necrosis, marked capillary engorgement, and slight interstitial edema of alveoli the lungs were five times heavier than normal and released abundant frothy fluid from all lobes. The delayed manifestations of lung injury were consistent... 

Respiratory complaints Comfrey, mullein, marshmallow, and saw palmetto Rest and calm Anise, catnip, dill, evening primrose, fennel, melissa balm, hops, lavender, passionflower, peppermint, skullcap, St. John s wort, and valerian Sinus conditions Capsicum, echinacea, goldenseal, and willow... 

Odor Sensitivity and Respiratory Complaint Profiles in a Community-Based Sample with Asthma, Hay Fever, and Chemical Odor Intolerance... 

Inhalation Inhalation provides the rapid delivery of a drug across the large surface area of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and pulmonary epithelium, producing an effect almost as rapidly as by intravenous injection. This route of administration is used for drugs that are gases (for example, some anesthetics), or those that can be dispersed in an aerosol. The route is particularly effective and convenient for patients with respiratory complaints (for example, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) as drug is delivered directly to the site of action and systemic side effects are minimized (see p. 219). 

There is currently great interest and active debate about the health effects of indoor mold exposure. Over the last 10-15 years, numerous studies documented an association between damp and/or moldy indoor environments and an increased prevalence of respiratory complaints. A recent review [48] summarized 9 such studies that included some quantitative measure of indoor mold exposure. Seven of the 9 studies found a positive association between some exposure index and symptoms, although there were no significant associations with other exposure indexes. 

Indoor mold exposure is considered potentially very serious by some researchers, and by others to have only minor proven health effects, if any. Epidemiological studies argue strongly that respiratory complaints increase in damp or moldy buildings, though. 

Threshold for respiratory complaints by capsaicinoids Stopford and Sidell (2006) Lankatilake and Uragoda (1993)... 

Systemic sarcoidosis may present either acutely or chronically. Acute or subacute sarcoidosis develops abruptly over several weeks and represents up to 40% of all cases. Patients usually have constitutional symptoms such as fever, malaise, and weight loss. In the United States 40% to 70% of patients develop insidious disease and have respiratory complaints without constitutional symptoms. Up to 50% of patients, however, are asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis, with the disease detected only during a routine examination. 

The category of ailment most encountered after fever was an assortment of respiratory complaints. Although we know today that most... 

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Its safety profile has been reviewed based on premarketing chnical studies, and has to be regarded with the reservations appropriate to this type of material. In 4749 patients the most frequent adverse effects were headache (4.7%), diarrhea (3.2%), abdominal pain (2.2%), pharyngitis (1.8%), and nausea (1.4%) some patients had upper respiratory complaints or suffered anxiety or depression, or myalgia (1). The adverse reaction profile appears to be closely similar to that of omeprazole. 

DNA virusc.s herpesviruses (hcrpc.s. cold. sores) papovavi-ru.ses (polyoma, warts) adenoviruses (respiratory complaints) poxvirus (smallpox) piuvovirus (canine di.siempcr)... 

Glutaraldehyde Formaldehyde Slight Moderate pH 8 Respiratory complaints and contact dermatitis reported Eyes, sensitivity OES 0.2 ppm/0.7 mg/m3, 10 min only Respiratory distress, dermatitis MEL 2ppm/2.5 mg/m3, 10 min and 8 h Non-corrosive, useful for heat-sensitive instruments Use in well-ventilated area. Gloves, goggles and apron worn for preparation... 

To heal bruises for healing respiratory complaints and bronchitis, low or high blood pressure, indigestion, stress, tension To lift melancholy for muscular spasm, painful periods, labor pains ... 

The most important adverse effect of abacavir is a unique and potentially fatal hypersensitivity syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by fever, abdominal pain, and other gastrointestinal complaints a mild maculopapular rash and malaise or fatigue. Respiratory complaints (cough, pharyngitis, dyspnea), musculoskeletal complaints, headache, and paresthesias are reported less commonly. Abacavir is rapidly absorbed and is metabolized to inactivate metabolites by alcohol dehydrogenase and glucuronyl transferase. Alcohol decreases the elimination of abacavir and prolongs its half-life. 

IV. Diagnosis is based on a history of exposure and the presence of respiratory complaints (after inhalation) or gastroenteritis (after ingestion). 

B. Acute systemic effects are usually delayed several hours and may include malaise, visual disturbances, headache, nausea, vomiting, tremor, seizures, and coma. In some cases there is a 6- to 48-hour prodrome of nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms before the onset of intractable seizures and coma. Death may be caused by fulminant respiratory failure with noncardio-genic pulmonary edema or complications of status epilepticus. Sublethal exposure may result in flu-like symptoms, respiratory complaints, or chronic effects. 

Identify the scope and extent of the event. A chemical weapons attack wiU usually present with victims reporting the same signs and symptoms, or a large number of persons reporting ill. Be especially suspicious of a large number of persons with respiratory complaints and eye pain. 

Loss of property was enormous, but there was no loss of life. A large number of people - 244 - required medical assistance, and 117 of those exhibited symptoms attributable to the incident. About 63 emergency service responders suffered respiratory complaints [4]. 

Baldwin. C.M. et al., 1999. Odor sensitivity and respiratory complaint pro les in a community-based sample with asthma, hay fever, and chemical intolerance. 15 403-409. 

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