Occupational asthma in the salmon processing industry: a case series
Occupational asthma among salmon processing workers displays a heterogeneous clinical picture. IgE-mediated inhalation allergy towards various parts of the salmon seems to represent an important pathophysiological mechanism. However, some have occupational asthma with negative allergy tests. A comprehensive workup strategy including early initiation of serial peak expiratory flow and skin prick tests with various parts of the salmon should be considered. Although the incidence remains unknown, the substantial number of cases presented warrant increased efforts to reduce harmful exposure in the salmon processing industry.
Authors
- Gro Tjalvin
- Berit Bang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9685-3793)
- Hilde Brun Lauritzen
- Siri Slåstad
- Sindre Rabben Svedahl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7125-433X)
- Erlend Hassel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3282-8921)
- Carl Fredrik Fagernæs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4026-2588)
- Anna Beate Overn Nordhammer
- Anders Tøndell
- Liv Bjerke Rodal
Institutions
- University Hospital of North Norway (NO)
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
- Haukeland University Hospital (NO)
- St Olav's University Hospital (NO)
- University of Bergen (NO)
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2024-109564
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- Norges Forskningsråd