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Occupational Asthma
Asthma - occupational exposure; Irritant-induced reactive airways disease
Prevention
You can reduce asthma symptoms by avoiding known allergens and airway irritants.
References
Dykewicz MS. Occupational asthma: current concepts in pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009;123:519-528.
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Occupational asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma - occupational exposure; Irritant-induced reactive airways diseaseTreatmentAvoiding exposure to the substance that is causing your asthma is... Read more »
Occupational asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma - occupational exposure; Irritant-induced reactive airways diseaseSymptomsSymptoms are usually due to swelling of the airways and spasms of... Read more »
Occupational Asthma Information
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Occupational asthma is a lung disorder in which various substances found in the workplace lead to breathing difficulties.See also:AsthmaAlternative... Read more »
Choosing an Allergy Doctor for Asthma Treatment
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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