Concise guidance: diagnosis, management and prevention of occupational asthma.

Clinical Medicine : Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Paul J NicholsonBritish Occupational Health Research Foundation

Abstract

This concise guidance, prepared for physicians, summarises the British Occupational Health Research Foundation guideline for the prevention, identification and management of occupational asthma. Approximately one in six people of working age who develop asthma have work-related asthma, where work has either caused or aggravated their disease. Physicians who assess working adults with asthma need to ask the patient about their job and the materials they work with, and be aware of those that carry particular risks; they should also ask whether symptoms improve regularly on days away from work. A diagnosis of occupational asthma (ie asthma caused by work) should not be made on the basis of history alone, but be supported by immunological and physiological investigations of proven diagnostic benefit. Following a validated diagnosis of occupational asthma, physicians should recommend early avoidance of further exposure, because this offers the best chance of complete recovery. If appropriate and timely interventions are not taken, the prognosis of occupational asthma is poor, with only approximately one-third of workers achieving full symptomatic recovery.

References

Nov 30, 2006·Occupational and Environmental Medicine·H C FrancisR McL Niven
Oct 2, 2007·Thorax·D FishwickUNKNOWN British Thoracic Society Standards of Care Subcommittee Guidelines on Occupational Asthma

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