Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Workers Exposed to SiO₂

Czech version

Authors: Z. Hajduková
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika chorob z povolání FNsP Ostrava-Poruba, přednostka MUDr. Zdeňka Hajduková, Ph. D.
Published in: Pracov. Lék., 58, 2006, No. 1, s. 33-37.
Category: Review article

Overview

The objective of the paper is to summarize current data on influence of quartz on the development of chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of the paper is to justify integration of COPD caused by SiO₂ to the list of occupational diseases to be reviewed. The author submits a review of epidemiological surveys, which confirm the role of SiO₂ in the progress of chronic bronchitis and COPD.

Key words:
stages of COPD, pathophysiology of SiO₂ activity, chronic bronchitis, oxidative stress, inflammatory markers BAL, smoking

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Occupational Medicine

2006 Issue 1