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Occupational asthma

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Chris Stenton

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Abstract

Occupational exposures cause 10-15% of new-onset asthma in adults, and that represents a considerable health and economic burden. Exposure to many causative agents is now well controlled but workplace practices are constantly evolving and new hazards being introduced. Overall, there is no good evidence that the incidence of occupational asthma is decreasing. Evidence-based guidelines such as those published by the British Occupational Health research Foundation and Standards of Care documents should help raise awareness of the problem and improve management. Key targets include the control of occupational exposures, a high index of suspicion in any adult with new onset asthma, and early detailed investigation.

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Author(s): Stenton S

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Chronic Respiratory Disease

Year: 2010

Volume: 7

Issue: 1

Pages: 35-46

ISSN (print): 1479-9723

ISSN (electronic): 1479-9731

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1479972309346757

DOI: 10.1177/1479972309346757

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