pulmonary disorders
Work Related Asthma
Prevention of Work Related Asthma
Timely recognition of work-related asthma plays a key role in its further prevention. When a case of occupational asthma is identified in the workplace, the clinician should consider the potential for other workers to be exposed. Communication with the workplace and public health officials facilitates further evaluation and efforts to prevent adverse health effects in co-workers. Reduction or elimination of exposures to occupational sensitizers and irritants, including through the use of occupational hygiene measures such as ventilation and other engineering controls, help to prevent new cases. 