"Popcorn worker's lung" in Britain in a man making potato crisp flavouring

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Abstract

The case history is presented of a patient who developed "popcorn worker's lung" following exposure to 2,3-butane-dione (diacetyl). Other similar cases are reviewed, and it is concluded that "food flavourer's lung" may be a more suitable diagnostic label.

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Hendrick, D. J. (2008). “Popcorn worker’s lung” in Britain in a man making potato crisp flavouring. Thorax, 63(3), 267–268. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2007.089607

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