Occupational allergies are among the most common recorded occupational diseases. The
skin and the upper and lower respiratory tract are the classical manifestation organs. More …

The list of occupational allergens grows longer each year as new products and substances
are reported by industries, ranging from pharmaceutical to automobile manufacturing …

Occupational asthma is one of the most frequent work-related diseases and may represent
between 2% and 6% of all cases of asthma. It is defined as asthma causally and specifically …

Occupational asthma is a form of asthma that is often under-diagnosed and under-reported.
Unrecognized occupational asthma can lead to progression of disease and increased …

Occupational asthma (OA) may account for 25% or more of de novo adult asthma. The
nomenclature has now better defined categories of OA caused by sensitizing agents and …

Occupational asthma (OA) accounts for up to 20% of all new cases of asthma diagnosed
annually. The definition of OA has expanded to include work-related and work-exacerbated …

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to a range of high and low molecular weight
agents that are allergic sensitizers or irritants including cleaners and disinfectants, natural …

Although evaluation of possible occupational asthma may be complex, it can be pursued
systematically by first assessing whether asthma is present, and then determining whether …

Occupational asthma accounts for a significant percentage of all asthma. Prevalence varies
markedly, depending on host factors, the agent, and the manufacturing facility. The number …

Occupational asthma is a disease characterized by variable airflow limitation and/or
hyperresponsiveness and/or inflammation due to causes and conditions attributable to a …