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occupational asthma - Definition: (Source: HealthAtoZ)

Occupational asthma is a form of lung disease in which the breathing passages shrink, swell, or become inflamed or congested as a result of exposure to irritants in the workplace. ...
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occupational asthma - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
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About occupational asthma (Source: MayoClinic)
If so, you may have occupational asthma, a lung condition caused by inhaling workplace fumes, gases or dust. In developed countries, it's the most common work-related lung disease. Occupational asthma can develop if you never had asthma before or had childhood asthma that later cleared. It can also worsen any pre-existing asthma. ...
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Causes of occupational asthma (Source: MedLinePlus)
Many substances in the workplace can cause occupational asthma. The most common triggers are wood dust, grain dust, animal dander, fungi, or other chemicals (especially diisocyanates). Though the actual rate of occurrence of occupational asthma is unknown, it is suspected to cause 2-20% of all cases of asthma in industrialized nations. The following workers are at higher risk: Bakers; Detergent manufacturers; Drug manufacturers; Farmers; Grain elevator workers; Laboratory workers; Metal workers; Millers; Plastics workers; Woodworkers. ...
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Symptoms of occupational asthma (Source: MedLinePlus)
Symptoms are usually due to airways inflammation and spasms of the muscles lining the airways, which cause the muscles to narrow excessively. They usually occur shortly after being exposed to the offending substance and often improve or disappear when you leave work. Some people may not have symptoms until 12 or more hours after exposure to the allergen. Symptoms usually get worse toward the end of the work week and may (but not always) go away on weekends or vacations. In general, symptoms include: Coughing; Tight feeling in the chest; Shortness of breath ; Wheezing. ...
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occupational asthma - Conventional Treatments (Source: HealthAtoZ)
The most effective treatment for occupational asthma is to reduce or eliminate exposure to symptom-producing substances. ...
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Further Reading on occupational asthma
  • Is Your Job Making You Sick? ( WebMD )
    Occupational asthma is a breathing (respiratory) disease caused by exposure to a trigger in the workplace. The list of known triggers is long and varied.
  • Allergic Reaction - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Allergies are an overreaction of the body ' s natural defense system that helps fight infections ...occur along with other diseases, such as asthma , ear infections, sinusitis, and sleep apnea. For..
  • Asthma in Teens and Adults - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Although asthma cannot be cured, you can manage the symptoms with medications, especially inhaled corticosteroids and beta2 -...Although asthma cannot be cured, you can manage the...causing your...
  • Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®) - Common Late Effects of Childhood Cancer by Body System ( WebMD )
    Central Nervous System Neurocognitive Neurocognitive late effects most commonly follow treatment of malignancies that require ...muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, physical therapy, occupational ...
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma ( WebMD )
    Exercise is a common trigger of asthma attacks... Asthma is a chronic (long-term, ongoing) inflammation (irritation) of the breathing passages...dose inhaler, MDI, nebulizer, respiratory disorder,  asthma ...


  • Asthma action plan ( WebMD )
    An asthma action plan is a written plan that helps you manage sudden increases in your or your child's asthma symptoms ( asthma ...An asthma action plan is a written plan that helps you manage sudden...
  • Asthma in Teens and Adults - Overview ( WebMD )
    Is this topic for you?This topic provides information about asthma in teens and adults. If you are looking for information about...for you? This topic provides information about asthma in teens and...
  • Nonallergic Rhinitis ( WebMD )
    A definition and overview of nonallergic rhinitis...sneezing, pruritus, congestion, infectious rhinitis, nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome, NARES, occupational rhinitis, hormonal rhinitis,
  • Home Lung Function Test ( WebMD )
    A home lung function test uses a peak flow meter to monitor and evaluate any breathing problems you ...your peak expiratory flow. If you have a lung disease, such as asthma , your health professional...

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