Occupational asthma induced by fish exposure.

Occupational asthma triggered by inhaling fish-derived aerosols is estimated to affect 2-8% of exposed individuals. This primarily affects workers in the fish processing industry. Fishmongers, rarely experience this issue, as recent research found no significant difference in asthma rates compared to a control group.

Disease severity impairs sleep quality in allergic rhinitis (The SOMNIAAR study).

Background: Sleep is impaired in allergic rhinitis (AR) patients, with subsequent effects on daytime performance and health-related quality of life (QOL). Sleep quality in AR has rarely been considered through validated tools and consensus classifications.

Objective: To evaluate sleep quality and daytime somnolence in AR patients, and to estimate its relationship to disease severity according to Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) conventional and modified classifications, as well as in terms of QOL and comorbidities.