Predicting occupational asthma and rhinitis in bakery workers referred for clinical evaluation

Background

Occupational allergic diseases are a major problem in some workplaces like in the baking industry. Diagnostic rules have been used in surveillance but not yet in the occupational respiratory clinic.

Objective

To develop diagnostic models predicting baker’s asthma and rhinitis among bakery workers at high risk of sensitisation to bakery allergens referred to a specialised clinic.

Methods

As part of a medical...