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Occupational asthma is the most common occupational lung disease in Australia and many other Western countries. It has been estimated that up to 15% of new asthma in adults is directly attributable to occupational exposures. Even more workers with pre-existing asthma find that their asthma is aggravated by occupational exposures. [Source: Asthma facts [National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)]]
Follow the links below to find information about occupational asthma.
Reviewed January 2008
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Indoor environment and lung health
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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A healthy indoor environment with a low allergen level can prevent allergies and airway inflammation from developing in the first place. This is better than using regular medications to reduce inflammation once it has already developed.
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May 2008
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Occupational asthma in Australia
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Occupational asthma is a type of asthma where the cause is often acknowledged. Individuals at high risk of developing this disease include those with a family history of asthma, previous sensitisation to one or more allergens, exposure to tobacco smoke, and, most importantly, employment in a high-risk workplace.
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May 2008
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Asthma and your workplace
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Better Health Channel
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If your asthma symptoms worsen during the working week, you may have occupational asthma. Some jobs are carried out in environments that are more likely to trigger an asthma attack. The best way to deal with occupational asthma is to avoid the trigger altogether, which could mean changing jobs.
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Feb 2007
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Asthma and the hygiene hypothesis
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myDr
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Read all about the hygiene hypothesis, and how it relates to increased prevalence of asthma throughout the world.
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Mar 2003
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Asthma at work
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Occupational asthma can happen when something the person breathes in at work causes an otherwise healthy person to develop asthma. This might not happen immediately - occupational asthma may take weeks, months or years to develop.
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Oct 1998
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