Occupational asthma. 'My job is making me sick!'.
Future well-organized epidemiologic studies may enhance our understanding of the risk factors, prognosis, and natural course of asthma caused by a variety of inciting agents found in the workplace. Until such studies are completed, employees should be educated regarding exposure to hazardous chemicals, and strict safety measures should be enforced to prevent large spills of chemicals and other unnecessary risks.
Bernstein
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH 45267-0563.
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