Emerging research suggests environmental exposures before conception may adversely
affect allergies and lung diseases in future generations. Most studies are limited as they have …

Background While direct effects of occupational exposures on an individual’s respiratory
health are evident, a new paradigm is emerging on the possible effects of pre-conception …

Background Emerging research suggests health effects in offspring after parental chemical
exposures before conception. Many future mothers are exposed to potent chemicals at work, …

Workers in the fish processing industry have increased risk of developing respiratory diseases
due to occupational exposure to bioaerosols and related allergens [1–4]. The literature …

Foul-smelling environmental pollution was a major concern following a chemical workplace
explosion. Malodorous pollution has previously been associated with aggravated physical …

Background Physical and psychological symptoms are prevalent in populations recently
affected by industrial accidents. Follow-up studies of human health effects are scarce, and as …

The aim of the study was to assess whether exposed workers had more subjective health
complaints than controls 1 1/2 years after a chemical explosion involving a mixture of …

In a farmer, a diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) might cause drastic changes in
life, and guidance concerning future prospects within farming requires a best possible …

Background: There is growing concern about health effects of cleaning agents. Emerging
research suggests adverse health effects of exposures prior to conception. Aim: To study …

… I dedicate this thesis to my dear father, Karl-Olav Tjalvin; who always … Group for Occupational
and Environmental Medicine. I mention no names, because members of the group have …