Work-Aggravated Asthma in the Workplace Due to Environmental Exposure: A Case Report
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چکیده
Work-aggravated asthma is an important and common subtype of work-related asthma. Air pollutants in the workplace are risk factors for triggering symptoms. can be caused by operating conditions work process, as well indoor outdoor air pollution. In this study, a case work-aggravated discussed. An office worker, who had been following up with diagnosis 6 years, was diagnosed The reason underlying smoke dust from nearby factories antiseptic substances used workplace. Following diagnosis, patient’s changed management. After such change, symptoms have relieved she needed less inhaler therapy than before. summary, exacerbated environment. Hence, environment should also carefully questioned while assessing at work.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Acta Medica
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2147-9488']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32552/2022.actamedica.732