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Grain dust.

Title Grain dust.
SubTitle Some of its effects on health.
Author Howarth, R.F. HSE
Series Code RP
Series Number 28
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1989
Length 11 pages
ISBN 0118859536
Price Exc. VAT £5.00
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes Research paper. previously published with ISBN 0717603423.
Abstract Outlines the causes and effects of grain dusts. Contents: Definition of grain dust; Constituents; Bacteria; Fungal matter; Fungal myotoxins and aflatoxins; Arthropods; Animal matter; Agricultural chemicals; Inorganic matter; Animal studies with grain dust; Grain fever; Nasal, eye and skin effects; Acute reversible airflow obstruction; Chronic bronchitis; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Extrinsic allergic alveolitis; Pulmonary aspergillosis; Neoplasms; Cigarette smoking; Atopy; Alpha antitrypsin deficiency.
Keywords Mites; Weevils; Insect parts; Animal hair; Feathers; Excreta; Pollens; Soil particles; Residues


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