A cross-sectional study among detergent workers exposed to liquid detergent enzymes

To investigate sensitisation and respiratory health among workers who produce liquid detergent products and handle liquid detergent enzymes.We performed a cross-sectional study among 109 eligible workers of a detergent products plant. 108 were interviewed for respiratory and allergic symptoms and 106 blood samples were taken from them to examine sensitisation to enzymes. Those sensitised to > or = 1 enzymes were referred for clinical evaluation....