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Symposium Asthma: OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA

Occupational asthma

Serious consequences for workers and employers

Pages 93-104 | Published online: 05 Dec 2017
 

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Patients affected by occupational asthma have respiratory symptoms that may persist for months, years, or even life. Hundreds of substances have been implicated in the disease, and the list is expected to grow. The authors discuss management of this sometimes life-threatening condition and emphasize the importance of environmental controls to prevent future cases.

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W. Michael Alberts

W. Michael Alberts, MD, MBA Dr Alberts (pictured) is professor of medicine and public health, division of pulmonary, critical care, and occupational medicine, department of internal medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine and College of Public Health, Tampa.

Stuart M. Brooks

Stuart M. Brooks, MD Dr Brooks is professor of medicine and public health, division of pulmonary, critical care, and occupational medicine, department of internal medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine. He is also chairman, department of environmental and occupational health, University of South Florida College of Public Health.

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