article · BMJ Open Respiratory Research

Occupational exposure to toxic particles and risk of pulmonary sarcoidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nada Kotti
A. Kchaou
Slim Charfi
Nehla Rmadi
N. Moussa
W. Feki
Asma Daoud
R. Sahnoun
Walid Feki
Rim Kammoun
Mounira Hajjaji
F. Dhouib
Mouna Snoussi
Faten Omrane
Kaouthar Jmal Hammami

2026Open accessUniversity of Sfax

Abstract

Pulmonary sarcoidosis is associated with occupational silica, pesticides, WTC dust and mould. Future research should prioritise gene-environment interactions and granuloma mineralogy to refine preventive strategies and disease management.

Research topics

Occupational and environmental lung diseases
Occupational exposure and asthma
Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2025-003961

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