Incidence of Occupational Bronchial Asthma in the East Bohemian Region in1994-1998

Overview

In 1994-1998 in the Easte Bohemian region 78 occupational cases of bronchial asthma werereported. Most frequently the disease developed durin processing of flour, in agriculture, in thetextile industry and in the health services. The most important allergens were flour, plant andanimal dusts in agriculture, textile dusts and disinfectants. Attention is drawn to the fact thataccording to a new list of occupational diseases also allergic rhinitis can be notified as anoccupational disease. Early re-allocation in case of initial forms of allergic diseases of theairways can prevent the development of bronchial astma.

Key words:
bronchial asthma - occupational disease - occupational allergens.