BYSSINOSIS SYMPTOMS |
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Wheezing, shortness of breath, and a
feeling of tightness in the chest occur occasionally during the
early stages of the disease. Symptoms are usually more pronounced
when returning to work after a weekend, holiday, or vacation and
subside as the worker becomes reaccustomed to the environment.
As many as 25% of workers with byssinosis have symptoms that
continue or recur throughout the workweek. More severe breathing
problems seem to result both from exposure to high levels of dust
and from longer dust exposure. Workers who also smoke cigarettes
suffer the most severe impairment. |
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