Reference

Laoprasert N, Swanson MC, Jones RT, et al, Inhalation challenge testing of latex-sensitive health care workers and the effectiveness of laminar flow HEPA-filtered helmets in reducing rhinoconjunctival and asthmatic reactions, J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1998;102:998-1004,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

The original authors' main conclusions are taken from Abstract, Results and Discussion. They are decided upon by the authors of the BOHRF occupational asthma guidelines and form part of the guidelines.

Rates of unemployment were 46% & (WRA) and 38% (OA) Rates of income loss were: 59% (WRA) and 62% (OA) Median actual income loss was 22% (OA) & 23% (WRA).

BOHRF Associated Evidence Statements

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Approximately one third of workers with occupational asthma are unemployed up to 6 years after diagnosis.

Workers with occupational asthma suffer financially.

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