AOHC Encore 2023-308 Occupational Medicine: How We Impact the World Part II

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The panel discussed various cases and examples related to occupational lung diseases. Dr. Catherine Miller shared a case of lifeguards who developed hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to poor ventilation in an indoor pool. This highlighted the importance of fixing the source of the exposure rather than just improving ventilation. Dr. Lee Pacheco discussed the risks of exposure to cannabis cultivation and processing, including mold, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds. She emphasized the need for proper training, personal protective equipment, and ventilation in these settings. Dr. Silpa Kreft presented a case of flavoring workers who developed fixed airway obstruction due to exposure to diacetyl. She emphasized the importance of industrial hygiene assessment, respiratory protection programs, and medical surveillance in preventing such occupational lung diseases. Dr. Cecile Rose discussed cases of silicosis in industries such as engineered stone fabrication and coal mining. She highlighted the need for better exposure control and monitoring, as well as transdisciplinary research to understand and address these occupational lung diseases. Overall, the panel emphasized the importance of a strong safety culture, proper exposure control, and ongoing monitoring to prevent and address occupational lung diseases.

Keywords

occupational lung diseases

hypersensitivity pneumonitis

indoor pool ventilation

exposure source fixing

cannabis cultivation risks

mold exposure

respiratory protection programs

silicosis cases

exposure control

safety culture