Risk factors associated with asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis among Swedish farmers

Kronqvist, Malin; Johansson, E.K.; Johansson, S. G. O.; Hage‐Hamsten, M. van; Pershagen, Göran

doi:10.1034/j.1398-9995.1999.00115.x

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“…The sensitization to storage mites prevails in many studies in which the participants are farmers or mainly farmers [25, 33, 34]. A study from Germany conducted among pig farmers revealed that median concentrations of the D. pteronyssinus-1 allergen were 50-fold higher in farmer’s beds than in the beds of an urban control group, and L. destructor-2 allergen concentrations tended to be higher in farmer’s beds compared to the urban control group [35].…”

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Allergic Sensitization to Common Airborne Allergens among Adults in Estonia

Raukas-Kivioja

Raukas

Meren

et al. 2006

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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Background: Allergies and asthma exhibit a growing health problem in the world. Sparse data are available about the prevalence of allergic sensitization in Estonia and Eastern Europe as well. We studied the prevalence of allergic sensitization, the associations between respiratory symptoms and allergic sensitization, and the influence of age, gender, area of residence, number of siblings and other demographic attributes on allergic sensitization in the population aged 17–69 years. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 1,346 randomly selected participants distributed in 3 geographically and culturally distinct areas of Estonia. Sensitization to 15 aeroallergens was assessed by skin prick tests. The study also included a structured interview. Results: The total prevalence of allergic sensitization was 33.0%. When estimated in patients aged 20–44 years, the prevalence was 38.5%. The most common sensitizer was cockroach followed by storage mites, while sensitization to cat, dog or pollen (common sensitizers in Scandinavian countries) was low. Allergic sensitization was significantly more common in urban and suburban compared with rural areas. Storage mites were the most common sensitizers in rural areas. Living in urban or suburban areas before the age of 5 significantly increased the risk for positive skin prick tests to several allergens. Conclusions: A higher prevalence of allergic sensitization than previously believed was found. Cockroach and storage mite allergens are suggested to be included in the routine investigation panel in Estonia.

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Allergic Sensitization to Common Airborne Allergens among Adults in Estonia

Raukas-Kivioja

Raukas

Meren

et al. 2006

Int Arch Allergy Immunol

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“…Two large cross-sectional studies among Swedish farmers have demonstrated that mites are dominant allergens in rural surroundings [19,21] and that sensitisation to these species is significantly associated with asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis [22]. Exposure to mite allergens has been recognised worldwide as an important risk factor for development of sensitisation and allergic disease [23].…”

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Death in anaphylaxis in a man with house dust mite allergy

Edston

Hage

2003

Int J Legal Med

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Up to recently the post-mortem diagnosis of anaphylaxis has been based solely on circumstantial evidence. With the development of assays for mast cell tryptase it is now possible to verify cases of suspected anaphylaxis. Here we present one such case, which initially appeared to be due to sudden death of unknown cause. A 47-year-old farmer was found dead in his bathroom around midnight. Hospital records revealed that he had previously been diagnosed with an allergy to house dust mites. He had also had infrequent episodes of airway symptoms, nausea, hypotension and diarrhoea usually after going to bed. The forensic autopsy did not give any clue to the cause of death. Serum tryptase in post-mortem blood was found to be substantially elevated in two samples (170 and >200 microg/L). Analysis of allergen-specific IgE showed high values for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and farinae. High mite allergen levels were found in dust obtained from the patient's mattress. The results of the immunological tests support the assumption that he died of anaphylactic shock. The circumstances and the patient's history of previous attacks after going to bed point to the fact that exposure to mite contaminated food and/or exposure to mite allergens in bed might have caused his death.

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“…Atopy prevalence has been reported to be 26.7% in a population of Danish dairy farmers (Kronqvist et al 1999). Mites and pollens were identified as the primary factors for the sensitization.…”

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Health effects of livestock farming in Europe

2007

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Introduction This review presents the most recent evidence on the occurrence of adverse health effects related to common agricultural practices applied in livestock farming. Methods A thorough literature review was conducted among published studies on the health risks associated with animal farming from 1995 to 2006. Results An increased risk of injuries, musculoskeletal and respiratory disorders for animal breeders is suggested. Numerous studies also suggest a potential association between animal farmer as a profession and an increased risk of malignancies, mental and skin disorders. Infectious diseases, considered occupational in the livestock breeding industry, should be viewed from a general perspective as a serious threat to public health. Conclusion This study indicates the need to monitor this diverse occupational setting in an efficient way in order to form effective policy interventions to control the mortality and morbidity patterns among animal breeders.

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Risk factors associated with asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis among Swedish farmers

Abstract: Allergen sensitization, especially to mites and pollens, was significantly associated with asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis in a farming community. The results point to allergen avoidance as a major goal for the prevention of occupational respiratory diseases among the farming population.

Cited by 39 publications

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Allergic Sensitization to Common Airborne Allergens among Adults in Estonia

Allergic Sensitization to Common Airborne Allergens among Adults in Estonia

Death in anaphylaxis in a man with house dust mite allergy

Health effects of livestock farming in Europe

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