Citation

Amaza IP, Kreidy MP. J. Agromed. 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-6.

Affiliation

b Pulmonary Medicine , Marshfield Clinic , Marshfield , Wisconsin , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1059924X.2019.1592045

PMID

30879430

Abstract

Silo-filler's disease, a life-threatening condition from exposure to silage gas in recently filled silos, has been known for over 5 decades now. However, farm workers remain exposed to this preventable condition. We describe the index presentations and subsequent changes among 19 patients managed within our health system over a 61-year period and highlight the need for ongoing education on minimizing exposure to silo gas.

Language: en

Keywords

Airway obstruction; Silo Filler’s disease; inhalation exposure; occupational exposure