A guide to the diagnosis and treatment of occupational asthma

From: Mayo Clinic Proceedings | Date: June 1, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

Subspecialty Clinics: Pulmonary Medicine and Occupational Medicine

Occupational asthma is the most prevalent form of occupational lung disease in industrialized nations. As increasing numbers of new chemicals are produced and new manufacturing processes are introduced, the variety of environments in which individuals may become exposed to respiratory sensitizers and irritants makes diagnosing and treating this illness even more challenging. In addition to adverse pulmonary effects, the diagnosis of occupational asthma may bring with it negative social and financial implications that may ...

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