Flour on the lung/Bakers Asthma. Help Please.?!
Question: my dad has been a baker for over 25 years and he has developed flour on the lung. any way to get rid of it?
besides quiting his job...?
Answers: my dad has been a baker for over 25 years and he has developed flour on the lung. any way to get rid of it?
besides quiting his job...?
Flour dust and enzymes containing additives such as amylase are the second most common cause of occupational asthma. They also cause dermatitis.
It can affect workers in bakeries, like your dad, flour mills and kitchens.
Tips
Work carefully - avoid raising clouds of dust
Either use dust extraction or respiratory protective equipment for dusty tasks.
Never sweep up or use compressed air. Clean up using wet methods or an industrial vacuum cleaner.
You need regular health surveillance.
Reduce disease - reduce exposure to dust
Dust clouds arise from throwing flour, disposing of empty flour bags and brushing. Bag emptying, sieving, dough making and dusting tasks all create a lot of dust.
Work gently! Start up mixers on slow speed until wet and dry ingredients are combined. Use dredgers or sprinklers for dusting.
I've heard of coal, Asbestos,popcorn butter dust (forgot the real name on that one) "BUT" Flour Lung? That's a new one on me. Well, what does the doctor say? He's the first stop. Tell him to go and see a doctor.