Table of contents:
- Definition
- What is bisinosis?
- How common is bisinosis?
- Signs and Symptoms
- What are the signs and symptoms of bisinosis?
- When should I see a doctor?
- Cause
- What causes bisinosis?
- Triggers
- What puts me more at risk for bisinosis?
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- How is bisinosis diagnosed?
- How to treat bisinosis?
- Prevention
- What can I do at home to prevent or treat bisinosis?
Definition
What is bisinosis?
Bisinosis is a lung disease or work-related respiratory disorder. This disease generally attacks workers in the cotton, hemp, or flax processing industry (textile factory workers). This condition is also known as Monday fever. brown lung disease, mill fever, or cotton workers lung.
The number of cases reported has decreased in several European countries, but has actually increased globally. This disease generally does not occur in industries that process cotton that has been processed into other materials, threads or products.
In the United States, bisinosis occurs almost exclusively in people working with unprocessed cotton. People who open cotton bales during the first stage of processing have the highest risk of developing the disease. There is also a type of bisinosis called grain worker's lung that appears in people who work with wheat.
How common is bisinosis?
This condition is most often found during the industrial revolution period. Women who work in mills or textile factories often get this disease.
However, bisinosis can be treated by reducing risk factors. Talk to your doctor for more information.
Signs and Symptoms
What are the signs and symptoms of bisinosis?
The signs and symptoms of this disease generally appear at the beginning of the week and improve by the end of the week. If you are exposed to dust particles for a long period of time, you can experience several symptoms for a whole week. The signs and symptoms of bisinosis are asthma and include tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and coughing. If you have a serious case, you may experience flu-like symptoms, such as:
- Fever
- Muscle and joint pain
- Shivering
- ssinosis, pain
- Dry cough
The signs and symptoms of bisinosis usually go away when you are no longer exposed to dust or other triggers. However, lung function may be affected permanently if exposure continues. So, if you suspect you have this condition, tell your doctor immediately.
When should I see a doctor?
Early diagnosis and treatment can stop the condition from worsening and prevent other emergencies. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible to prevent the condition from getting serious.
If you have any signs or symptoms above or any other questions, please consult your doctor. Everyone's body is different. Always consult a doctor to treat your health condition.
Cause
What causes bisinosis?
It has been shown that raw cotton and other textile materials contain biologic materials that trigger reactions in the body that can be triggered by allergies or other unknown processes. These components include "endotoxin", which is a bacterial product or "tannins”.
Although bacterial endotoxin is a possible cause, the absence of similar symptoms in workers in other industries related to endotoxin casts doubt on this theory. Apart from that, sisal, flax, and flax are also known to cause symptoms. This condition is influenced by the hypersensitivity response in susceptible individuals.
Triggers
What puts me more at risk for bisinosis?
Occupations that result in exposure to textile dust, include processing raw cotton, hemp and flax. Exposure and mortality from bisinosis decreased gradually in several European countries.
Diagnosis and Treatment
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor.
How is bisinosis diagnosed?
To diagnose this disease, the doctor can ask about your recent activities and occupations to determine if you have been in contact with textile dust. The doctor can perform a physical examination to check the lungs as well as a chest x-ray and CT scan of the lungs. Lung function tests are also frequently used to check lung health.
The doctor can give you peak flow meter to check the lungs during the workday. This gauge tests how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. If your breathing changes over time, this gauge will help your doctor determine when and where you got the trigger.
How to treat bisinosis?
The main treatment in bisinosis is to avoid exposure to triggers (such as dust) as much as possible. To relieve mild to moderate symptoms, your doctor may give you a bronchodilator, which helps open the narrowed airways.
In more serious cases, inhaled corticosteroids may be given to reduce lung inflammation. However, this medication can cause a yeast infection of the mouth and throat. You can reduce the risk by gargling after inhaling the medicine.
If the blood oxygen level is not high enough, you may need additional oxygen therapy. For chronic bisinosis, a nebulizer or other respiratory treatment may be needed. Breathing exercises and physical activity can also improve lung health and relieve symptoms.
You may need to quit your job. Even though the symptoms can improve by the end of the week, your lungs will still be damaged. Years of exposure to cotton, flax, and linen dust can cause permanent damage to your lungs.
Prevention
What can I do at home to prevent or treat bisinosis?
Bisinosis can be prevented. If you work in an industry where you are at risk for this disease, try to wear a mask when working, especially when near dust.
If you have any questions, consult your doctor for the best solution to your problem.
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