The workplace is a significant contributor to the burden of asthma. Although the majority of
cases probably represent what is labeled work-exacerbated asthma, in a significant number …

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 …

Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for many chronic illnesses such as coronary heart
and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Smoking is often described as a risk factor for …

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The workplace can trigger or induce asthma and cause the onset of different types of work-
related asthma. Analysis of previous definitions of occupational asthma (OA) led to the …

Occupational rhinitis is a common but generally underreported entity. Although it may occur
alone, it is frequently associated with occupational asthma. Occupational asthma may have …

A generally accepted definition proposed in an authoritative text, Asthma in the Workplace, 1
has defined occupational asthma (OA) as “variable airflow limitation and/or airway …

This is the third edition of Asthma in the Workplace, which remains an exhaustive reference
textbook on all aspects of this topic. The title page also includes the phrase “and related …

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) represents one of the major public health problems due to its
high prevalence, important social and economic burden. The aim of this review is to …