Occupational Asthma
Definition
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.
Description
As many as 15% of all cases of asthma may be related to on-the-job exposure to:
- animal hair
- dander
- dust composed of bacteria, protein, or organic matter like cereal, grains, cotton, and flax
- fumes created by metal soldering
| Occupations Associated With Asthma |
| Animal Handling |
| Bakeries |
| Health Care |
| Jewelry Making |
| Laboratory Work |
| Manufacturing Detergents |
| Nickel Plating |
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