Zuskin E, Valić F, Kanceljak B, Mustajbegović J, Sarić M
Skola narodnog zdravlja Andrija Stampar Medicinskog fakulteta Sveucillśta u Zagrebu.
Lijec Vjesn. 1996 Oct;118(10):248-53.
Byssinosis as a nonspecific chronic respiratory disease in textile workers exposed to cotton, hemp and flax is described. Pathogenesis and ethiologic factors responsible for bissynosis are listed. Clinical symptoms of byssinosis and differential diagnosis with occupational asthma are presented. Characteristic functional changes of ventilatory capacity in textile workers are described. Clinical and functional criteria for diagnosis of byssinosis are presented. Particular emphasis is given to preventive medical and technical measures in order to prevent the development of respiratory diseases in textile workers.
本文描述了棉尘病，这是一种在接触棉花、大麻和亚麻的纺织工人中出现的非特异性慢性呼吸道疾病。列出了导致棉尘病的发病机制和病因。介绍了棉尘病的临床症状以及与职业性哮喘的鉴别诊断。描述了纺织工人通气能力的特征性功能变化。给出了棉尘病诊断的临床和功能标准。特别强调了预防医学和技术措施，以防止纺织工人呼吸系统疾病的发生。
