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Determinants of Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) levels in occupational asthma in different occupational settings

Background: Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) offers a potential tool for screening and surveillance of workers at risk of occupational respiratory allergy and asthma. Objective: This study evaluated determinants of FeNO in workers at risk of occupational respiratory allergy and asthma in diver...

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Main Author: Mfune, Phinias Harris Katolora
Other Authors: Jeebhay, Mohamed
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Public Health and Family Medicine 2025
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Summary:Background: Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) offers a potential tool for screening and surveillance of workers at risk of occupational respiratory allergy and asthma. Objective: This study evaluated determinants of FeNO in workers at risk of occupational respiratory allergy and asthma in diverse industries in southern Africa. Methodology: Data were analysed from cross-sectional epidemiological studies of bakery, fruit farming, spice milling, poultry farming, wood processing and healthcare industries. All studies used the modified ECRHS questionnaire, assessed atopy using Phadiatop, allergen specific sensitization (sIgE) and NIOX MINO.