Allergic Conditions: Occupational Asthma
Occupational asthma
is generally defined as a respiratory disorder directly related to inhaling
fumes, gases, dust or other potentially harmful substances while "on the
job." With occupational asthma, symptoms of asthma may develop for the
first time in a previously healthy worker, or pre-existing asthma may be
aggravated by exposures within the work place.
Resources about occupational
asthma:
Visit an allergist/immunologist to learn more about allergic disease and your own medical condition. To find an allergist/immunologist near you, use the AAAAI's online Physician Referral Directory.
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