Inhalable {beta}(1->3)glucans as a non-allergenic exposure factor in Dutch bakeries

Objectives: To obtain an overview of inhalable β(1→3)glucans levels in Dutch industrial bakeries and explore possible associations with reported respiratory health effects in bakery workers. Methods: β(1→3)glucans levels were analyzed in 186 personal inhalable dust measurements obtained from a random population of bakery workers. Association between respiratory health effects and exposure to β(1→3)glucans was explored in a population of industrial bakery workers participating in a Health Surveillance System for flour processing sectors. Based on their job performed bakery workers were assigned... Mehr ...