Occupational asthma caused by dry metabisulphite

Thorax. 1995 May;50(5):585-6; discussion 589. doi: 10.1136/thx.50.5.585.

Abstract

A case is described of occupational asthma in a worker with no previous history of asthma who sprinkled dried metabisulphite powder onto potatoes and developed work-related symptoms. Occupational asthma was confirmed by specific inhalation challenges.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / physiopathology
  • Asthma / chemically induced*
  • Asthma / physiopathology
  • Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sulfites / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Sulfites
  • metabisulfite