Health Surveillance

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Prospective surveillance for the development of specific IgE antibodies can be used as part of a broader risk management programme to reduce the incidence of occupational asthma.

Evidence

Flood DF, Blofeld RE, Bruce CF et al , Lung function, atopy, specific hypersensitivity, and smoking of workers in the enzyme detergent industry over 11 years , Br J Ind Med , 1985 ; 42 : 43-50

Juniper CP, How MJ, Goodwin BFJ, Kinshott AK , Bacillus Subtilis Enzymes: a 7 year clinical, epidemiological and immunological study of an industrial allergen , J Soc Occup Med , 1977 ; 27 : 3-12