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Farming & Respiratory Health
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
7:00 pm
Hospital Conference Center
Presentor: Lu Miller, MSN, RN, CS, FNP, COHN-S
Occupational Medicine |
Did you know...
- Long term exposure to agricultural dusts and gases can cause permanent damage
to your lungs leading to chronic bronchitis, an asthma-like condition, lung scarring,
or emphysema?
- Farmers have the highest rate of disabilities from respiratory conditions compared to other
occupations even though a large percentage of farmers don’t smoke?
- Symptoms of chronic bronchitis and asthma-like conditions are observed in as many as 25% of grain handlers and swine confinement workers?
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Topics
Common respiratory hazards found on farms
Why do I need a respirator?
Choosing the right respiratory.
Respirator fit and replacement
RSVP by September 28 573-883-4402
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