Respiratory diseases and allergic sensitization in swine breeders: a population-based cross-sectional study

L, Galli; Facchetti, Susanna; Raffetti, Elena; Donato, Francesco; D'Anna, Mauro

doi:10.1016/j.anai.2015.08.006

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“…The prevalence of self-reported allergic rhinitis among grape farmers was 45.8% (Chatzi et al 2005), and among European greenhouse flower and ornamental plant growers was 31% (Riu et al 2008). Lower prevalence of rhinitis has been reported among farmers and farm workers in East North Carolina (1.1%), and Dutch (7.6%) or Italian swine breeders (13.9%) (Akpinar-Elci et al 2016; Brouwer et al 1986; Galli et al 2015). These differences can be explained, in part, by differences in study methods, e.g., use of information on either self-reported symptoms or physician diagnosis of rhinitis (Akpinar-Elci et al 2016), symptoms and physician diagnosis of hay fever (Slager et al 2009, 2010), or combining questionnaire data with results of allergy test results or specific IgE blood levels (Chatzi et al 2005; Galli et al 2015; Rimac et al 2010).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Lifetime allergic rhinitis prevalence among US primary farm operators: findings from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety survey

Mazurek

Henneberger

2017

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Purpose Allergic rhinitis is associated with decreased quality of life, and reduced workplace performance and productivity. This study investigated the prevalence of lifetime allergic rhinitis and factors associated with allergic rhinitis among U.S. primary farm operators. Methods The 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey data collected from 11,210 active farm operators were analyzed. Survey respondents were determined to have lifetime allergic rhinitis based on a “yes” response to the question: “Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had hay fever, seasonal allergies, or allergic rhinitis?” Data were weighted to produce nationally representative estimates. Results An estimated 30.8% of the 2.1 million active farm operators had lifetime allergic rhinitis in 2011. The allergic rhinitis prevalence varied by demographic and farm characteristics. Farm operators with allergic rhinitis were 1.38 (95% CI 1.22 to 1.56) times more likely to be exposed to pesticides compared with operators with no allergic rhinitis. The association with pesticide exposure for allergic rhinitis and current asthma, and allergic rhinitis alone was statistically significant and greater than that for current asthma alone. Conclusion Certain groups of farm operators may be at increased risk of allergic rhinitis. Studies should further investigate the association of allergic rhinitis with specific pesticide exposure.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Lifetime allergic rhinitis prevalence among US primary farm operators: findings from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety survey

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Henneberger

2017

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…Storage mites, specifically Lepidoglyphus, are a typical occupational allergen, for which new sensitization might occur in the first years of a farmers worklife [37] Among swine breeders, high infestation rates of D. farinae and Aeroglyphus robustus in reproductive status and a low to medium presence of Lepidoglyphus destructor, Deuteronymph, Cheyletus eruditus, and Euroglyphus maynei in vital status were found. Among molds and pollens, the mean concentrations of Alternaria, Cladosporium, Fusarium, Epicoccum, Torula, Helminthosporium, Stemphylium, Plantago and Parietaria species were higher outside the farm than inside the pig farms, with intermediate values for inside farms without pigs [28]. Plant dusts were the dominating cause of work-related skin diseases also in hop growers.…”

Section: Allergensmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…Of these, three studies focus mainly on asthma. Perotin et al look at the prevalence of rhinitis (sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, ocular itching), pulmonary (cough, wheezing, dyspnea) and work-related signs and symptoms in crop/vineyard workers [27]; Galli et al observe the frequency of asthma, rhinitis, respiratory allergy and sensitization profiles related to animal-feeding operations (breeders) and farming environments [28]. In rural women, the prevalence of lower airway symptoms attributable to pesticides was higher, and significantly more prevalent amongst the farm dwellers than town dwellers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The most common allergens are pollens (e.g., Gramineae; Compositae; Parietaria; Betula pendula; hazelnut; olive, cypress), house dust mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae), animal dander (dog and cat), feather mix and molds (Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cladosporium herbarum and Penicillium) [28] and grasses, followed by mixed dusts [36].…”

Section: Allergensmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Allergic Anaphylactic Risk in Farming Activities: A Systematic Review

Arcangeli

Traversini

Tomasini

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Allergic disorders in the agriculture sector are very common among farm workers, causing many injuries and occupational diseases every year. Agricultural employees are exposed to multiple conditions and various allergenic substances, which could be related to onset of anaphylactic reactions. This systematic review highlights the main clinical manifestation, the allergens that are mostly involved and the main activities that are usually involved. This research includes articles published on the major databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus), using a combination of keywords. The online search yielded 489 references; after selection, by the authors, 36 articles (nine reviews and 27 original articles) were analyzed. From this analysis, the main clinical problems that were diagnosed in this category were respiratory (ranging from rhinitis to asthma) and dermatological (eczema, dermatitis, hives) in nature, with a wide symptomatology (from a simple local reaction to anaphylaxis). The main activities associated with these allergic conditions are harvesting or cultivation of fruit and cereals, beekeepers and people working in greenhouses. Finally, in addition to the allergens already known, new ones have emerged, including triticale, wine, spider and biological dust. For these reasons, in the agricultural sector, research needs to be amplified, considering new sectors, new technologies and new products, and ensuring a system of prevention to reduce this risk.

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“…An increasing number of studies indicate that exposure to domestic animals (pets or livestock) in early life decreases the risk of asthma [67], aeroallergen sensitization [107], and respiratory allergic disease as a whole [108]. The immune system modulation caused by these exposures is aligned with the hygiene hypothesis in which microbial exposures shift the immune response towards Th1 predominance [8,109,110].…”

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Aeroallergens in Canada: Distribution, Public Health Impacts, and Opportunities for Prevention

Sierra-Heredia

North

Brook

et al. 2018

IJERPH

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Aeroallergens occur naturally in the environment and are widely dispersed across Canada, yet their public health implications are not well-understood. This review intends to provide a scientific and public health-oriented perspective on aeroallergens in Canada: their distribution, health impacts, and new developments including the effects of climate change and the potential role of aeroallergens in the development of allergies and asthma. The review also describes anthropogenic effects on plant distribution and diversity, and how aeroallergens interact with other environmental elements, such as air pollution and weather events. Increased understanding of the relationships between aeroallergens and health will enhance our ability to provide accurate information, improve preventive measures and provide timely treatments for affected populations.

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Respiratory diseases and allergic sensitization in swine breeders: a population-based cross-sectional study

Cited by 6 publications

References 32 publications

Lifetime allergic rhinitis prevalence among US primary farm operators: findings from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety survey

Lifetime allergic rhinitis prevalence among US primary farm operators: findings from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety survey

Allergic Anaphylactic Risk in Farming Activities: A Systematic Review

Aeroallergens in Canada: Distribution, Public Health Impacts, and Opportunities for Prevention

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