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Occupational Asthma
Alternate Names : Asthma - Occupational Exposure, Byssinosis - Work-Aggravated Asthma, Irritant-Induced Reactive Airways Disease
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Occupational Asthma Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms usually occur shortly after exposure to the offending agent (the allergen) and often improve or disappear when the affected person leaves the workplace. The symptoms often worsen as the work week progresses and resolve on weekends or vacations. Some people may experience a delayed onset of symptoms, occurring as many as 12 hours after exposure to the allergen.
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• Definition
• Occupational Asthma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Occupational Asthma Symptoms & Signs
• Occupational Asthma Prevention
• Occupational Asthma Diagnosis & Tests
• Occupational Asthma Treatment
• Occupational Asthma Prognosis
• Occupational Asthma Complications
• Occupational Asthma Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 5/7/2003
Reviewed By : David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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