Persistent and Unusual Respiratory Findings after Prolonged Glutaraldehyde Exposure
Glutaraldehyde is commonly used in endoscopy labs to clean and disinfect instruments. It can cause direct irritation of the skin and the upper and lower airways. Health care workers are also at risk for the development of irritant-induced or sensitizer-induced occupational asthma when exposed to thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization
2015-07-01
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| Series: | The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/532 |