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Herbal dust

Airborne dust generated during herbal milling, mixing, tea making, and packaging.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

chronic coughbronchitischest tightnesssmall pulmonary-function decrementsrespiratory hazard

Evidence

In a NIOSH evaluation of airborne herbal dust, exposure correlated with chronic cough and bronchitis, was greatest among millers and mixers, and was associated with small work-shift pulmonary-function decrements in some workers, especially those reporting chest tightness. NIOSH recommended environmental monitoring, screening for asthma and allergies, respiratory testing, and a respiratory-protection program.

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Abstract · 1
Dust exposure was correlated with the incidence of chronic cough and bronchitis. Dust exposure was greatest among millers and mixers in Warehouse 3. Small decrements in pulmonary function were found for some dust exposed workers during the work shift, especially among workers who reported the sensation of chest tightness.

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