Asthma-Occupational


Definitions


Epidemiology


Etiologic Agents

Low MW Chemicals (MW <5000 D)

High MW Organic Materials (MW >5000 D)


Physiology

Types of Mechanisms

Timing of Clinical Features


Diagnosis


Clinical

Symptoms/Signs

Pattern of Symptoms

Relationship of Symptoms to Work

ACCP 1995 Criteria

NIOSH SENSOR Case-Classification Criteria

(work-related state-based surveillance program)


Treatment

Removal from Exposure

(it may take weeks-years for symptoms/PFT’s/peak flow improvement)

Standard Asthma Treatment

Prevention of Occupational Asthma


Prognosis

Disability

Hospitalization Rates

Quality of Life


References