Occupational Asthma as a Differential Diagnosis of Adult-Onset Asthma – A Case Report
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
;
: 145-147, 2019.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-750766
ABSTRACT
@#Bronchial asthma causes great morbidity and mortality worldwide. Certain occupations especially those exposed to known triggers of asthma such as animal fur, dusts or solvents may trigger asthma attacks in a previously undiagnosed individual or worsen its’ control in a known asthmatic. This is especially true for adult-onset asthma. This may in turn the health of the affected workers and affect their productivity. Affected workers may be given job reassignment and eligible for medical compensation from Social Security Organisation (SOSCO). This case report will look at how two individuals in very distinct occupation were diagnosed with suspected occupational asthma
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Main subject:
Asthma, Occupational
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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