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Occupational asthma is the most common occupational lung disease in Australia and many other Western countries. Nearly 10% of new asthma in adults is directly attributable to occupational exposures. [Source: Asthma facts [National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)]]
Follow the links below to find information about occupational asthma.
Updated May 2009
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Asthma and your workplace
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Better Health Channel
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Some job environments are more likely to trigger an asthma attack. You may have occupational asthma. You may have to change jobs to avoid the trigger for your asthma. Early treatment is crucial.
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Jun 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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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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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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