Exposure to chengal wood dust can lead to Occupational Asthma and possibly rhinitis. Chengal is a resistant rainforest hardwood that is commonly used in South-East Asia for the construction of boats, bridges, house structures and furniture. It contains oligostilbenoids, phenolics, quinones and resins.
Exposure to chengal wood dust can lead to Occupational Asthma and possibly rhinitis. Chengal is a resistant rainforest hardwood that is commonly used in South-East Asia for the construction of boats, bridges, house structures and furniture. It contains oligostilbenoids, phenolics, quinones and resins.
Lee, L. T., Tan, K. L. Occupational asthma due to exposure to chengal wood dustOccupational Medicine 2009 59(5):357-359
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Lee, L. T., Tan, K. L. Occupational asthma due to exposure to chengal wood dustOccupational Medicine 2009 59(5):357-359
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