Bakers are potentially at risk for occupational respiratory diseases.
Disorders:
(1) occupational asthma
(2) fungoma in immunocompromised bakers
(3) chronic allergic rhinitis
Allergens that may be involved include:
(1) wheat
(2) other flours
(3) eggs
(4) milk
(5) yeast
A baker with gluten sensitivity may have more inflammation than might be expected for a simple allergy.
Complications:
(1) pulmonary fibrosis
