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| Occupational Asthma |
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An estimated 11 million workers in a
wide range of industries and occupations are exposed to at least one
of the numerous agents known to be associated with occupational asthma.
Occupational factors are associated with up to 15 percent of disabling asthma cases in the United States. Asthma is an illness characterized by intermittent breathing difficulty including chest tightness, wheezing, cough and shortness
of breath. It is frequently serious and sometimes fatal. The following commonly asked questions link to resources that provide
safety and health information relevant to occupational asthma.
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