Baker’s asthma: Still among the most frequent occupational respiratory disorders☆☆☆★

Baker's asthma and rhinitis are among the most frequent occupational respiratory disorders.The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of work-related symptoms and the clinical relevance of sensitization to allergens in screened and symptomatic bakers.Eighty-nine bakers participating in a screening study and 104 bakers filing a claim for compensation were examined with regard to occupational and clinical case history, lung function...