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Enemies in the dust; Byssinosis. 1973

A Fahy

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002095 Byssinosis A condition of BRONCHOCONSTRICTION resulting from hypersensitive reaction to inhaled dust during the initial processing of cotton, flax, or hemp in the textile industry. Symptoms include wheezing and tightness in the chest. Brown Lung,Brown Lung Disease,Brown Lung Diseases,Brown Lungs,Byssinoses
D003368 Gossypium A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE. It is the source of COTTON FIBER; COTTONSEED OIL, which is used for cooking, and GOSSYPOL. The economically important cotton crop is a major user of agricultural PESTICIDES. Cotton Plant,Cotton Plants,Gossypiums,Plant, Cotton,Plants, Cotton
D013783 Textile Industry The aggregate business enterprise of manufacturing textiles. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) Industry, Textile,Industries, Textile,Textile Industries

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