The topic Asthma due to Occupational Exposure you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Occupational Asthma.

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• Occupational Asthma is a narrowing and swelling of the airways of the lung, which is caused by exposure to substances found in the individual’s workplace
• The most common substances that cause the condition include chemicals, fungi, wood dust, grain dust, and dander
• There are two main forms of Occupational Asthma:
  • Immunologic Asthma: It is caused by sensitization to the substance causing the asthma. This usually occurs after a period of regular exposure to the substance
  • Irritant-Induced Asthma: This occurs right after the individual has been exposed to the irritant. It does not display a time-interval or latency, after exposure to the substance. This condition is also known as Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)
• The two biggest risk factors are asthma (outside of the workplace) and family history of allergies to substances that are commonly found at one’s workplace
• The main signs of Occupational Asthma are similar to normal asthma, which are shortness of breath and wheezing. The diagnosis is generally made by confirming the asthma through various tests and by identifying wheezing
• Avoiding trigger substances is the best form of treatment of Asthma due to Occupational Exposure. However, in acute cases, bronchodilators may be used

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