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  • Title: Categorizing nasal septal perforations of occupational origin as cases of corrosive rhinitis.
    Author: Castano R, Thériault G, Gautrin D.
    Journal: Am J Ind Med; 2007 Feb; 50(2):150-3. PubMed ID: 17187381.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: In clinical practice a perforation of the nasal septum secondary to an occupational exposure to corrosive chemicals is not considered a sequel of rhinitis. METHODS: Relevant articles published in the last 26 years were searched and retrieved from PubMed. RESULTS: Patients with nasal septal perforations of occupational origin show a history of rhinitis with a gradual installation of symptoms and damage of the nasal mucosa progressing to ulceration and ultimately to perforation of the nasal septum. CONCLUSION: Patients with nasal septal perforations of occupational origin exhibit the clinical and histopathological features of rhinitis whereby they should be categorized as rhinitics. This rhinitis should be considered as a type of irritant-induced occupational rhinitis and classified as corrosive rhinitis.
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