Farmers constitute a large professional group worldwide. In developed countries farms tend
to become larger, with a concentration of farm operations. Animal farming has been …

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), also termed endotoxin, is an integral structural component of the
outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and has been a focus of bioaerosol research for …

In recent decades, there have been considerable technological developments in the
agriculture sector to automate manual processes for many factors, including increased …

Endotoxins as the outer membrane of most Gram-Negative Bacteria (GNB) and typical toxic
biochemical produced by microorganisms are identified as one of the emerging pollutants …

Abstract Purpose of Review Exposure to bioaerosols at dairies has long been associated
with allergy, respiratory disease, and decreases in lung function. Recent advancements in …

The aim of this study is to highlight tasks and jobs not commonly considered at high risk for
sinonasal cancer (SNC) identified by Regional Operating Centers currently active in the …

Background The poultry industry in Pakistan has flourished since the 1960s; however, there
are scarce data regarding the impact of occupational exposure on the pulmonary health of …

Agricultural operations and the processing sector generate dust laden with endotoxin in the
workplace. Endotoxin, a pro-inflammatory agent, has adverse effects on health, especially in …

Objective Lung disease is now recognized as an associated occupational hazard among
farming and agricultural communities, however limited research surrounds lung health …

Bronchial respiratory diseases are more common in dairy farmers than in the general
population, perhaps because the repeated inhalation of organic dust contributes to the …