Grain Dust and Health. I. Host Factors
Authors: DAVID J. COTTON
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1978)

Symposium1 June 1978Grain Dust and Health. I. Host FactorsDAVID J. COTTON, M.D., JAMES A. DOSMAN, M.D.DAVID J. COTTON, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, JAMES A. DOSMAN, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-88-6-840 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTwenty-three papers including work in progress as well as previously published data were considered (1-23). Populations at risk are 500 000 workers in the United States (4), and 30 000 in Canada (2) (excluding farmers) who are employed in the grain storage and transporting industry. These include elevator agents, dock workers, longshoremen, mill workers, and bakers (3).Nonpulmonary manifestations of grain dust exposure include skin irritation, conjunctivitis, and irritation of the nose and sinuses (1-11, 13, 15-21). Although these were recognized as important, no information was presented to explain their pathogenesis. The pulmonary manifestations include chronic cough with sputum production,...Symposium Papers1. DOSMAN J: Summary of problems. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Google Scholar2. DOSMAN J: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and smoking in grain workers. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Google Scholar3. BECKLAKE M: Grain dust and health: State of the art. McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Google Scholar4. DOPICO G: A clinical, physiologic and immunologic study of grain handlers. University of Wisconsin Center for Health Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin Google Scholar5. SIEMENS H, SPROULE B, GRACE M, and SMITH E: Respiratory status of grain elevator operators in Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta Google Scholar6. POLLOCK R, SHAW A, SYMINGTON I, and PATEL K: Ventilatory function of granary workers in the West of Scotland. Glasgow, Scotland Google Scholar7. GERRARD J, CHEUNG S, MINK J, TAN L, COTTON D, and DOSMAN J: Characteristics of airways reactivity in nonsmoking grain workers in Saskatchewan. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Google Scholar8. WARREN C and MANFREDA J: Respiratory abnormalities in grain workers 1971-1977: A preliminary analysis. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba Google Scholar9. SHERIDAN D, DEUTSCHER C, TAN L, MAYBANK J, GERRARD J, HORNE S, YOSHIDA K, BARNETT G, COTTON D, and DOSMAN J: The relationship between exposure to cereal grain dust and pulmonary function in grain workers. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Google Scholar10. GRZYBOWSKI S, YEUNG M, and ASHLEY M: Atopy and grain dust exposure. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Google Scholar11. TSE K, CRAVEN N, and CHERNIACK R: Allergy to saprophytic fungi in grain workers. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba Google Scholar12. OLENCHOCK S, MULL J, GLADISH M, PEACH M, and MAJOR P: Airborne grain dust activation of complement. Appalachian Laboratory for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia Google Scholar13. YEUNG M, ASHLEY M, COREY P, and MALEDY H: Relation of protease inhibitor phenotypes and obstructive lung disease in workers employed in dusty industries. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Google Scholar14. HORNE S: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency in grain workers. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Google Scholar15. BECKLAKE M: Cardiorespiratory function in men exposed to grain dust. McGill University, Montreal, Quebec Google Scholar16. GANDEVIA B: Australian experience of grain dust exposure. University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Google Scholar17. JONES R, SPROULE B, HERBERT F, and YORK E: Regional lung function in grain handlers. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Google Scholar18. BRODER I, MINTZ S, SILVERMAN F, COREY P, HUTCHEON M, DAVIES G, LEZNOFF A, PERESS L, and THOMAS P: A comparison of respiratory parameters in grain handlers and civic outside workers in Thunder Bay. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Google Scholar19. WARREN C and MANFREDA J: Respiratory symptoms in grain farmers: A brief report. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba Google Scholar20. BLACKADDER E: Extrinsic allergic alveolitis in Scottish maltworkers. London, England Google Scholar21. SKOULAS A, WILLIAMS N, and MERRIMAN J: Exposure to grain dust. II. A clinical study of the effects. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Regina, Saskatchewan Google Scholar22. TAYLOR G: Research priorities. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (U.S.—P.H.S.), Morgantown, West Virginia Google Scholar23. CAMPBELL E, COTTON D, and WARREN C: Co-Chairmen's report on the Workshop on The Host. Google Scholar This content is PDF only. 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III. Environmental FactorsDAVID J. COTTON, M.D., F.R.C.P., JAMES A. DOSMAN, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C); 1 June 1978Volume 88, Issue 6Page: 840-841KeywordsConjunctivitisDustPathogenesisPopulation statisticsSputum ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 June 1978 PDF downloadLoading ...