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From article:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/77876.php
Exposure to known substances that trigger occupational asthma raises the risk of developing it by 60%, say the researchers. While risks were highest for asthma defined by bronchial hyper-activity in addition to symptoms (140% increased risk).
The following occupations had the highest excess risk:
-- printing - 137%
-- nursing - 122%
-- woodworking - 122%
-- agriculture/forestry - 85%
-- cleaning - 71%
If a person was exposed to asthma-causing irritants, during specific incidents, his/her risk of developing new-onset asthma was found to be three-times more likely than the general public. Such events/products as a fire, mixing cleaning products or chemical spillages are considered as asthma-causing irritants.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/77876.php
Exposure to known substances that trigger occupational asthma raises the risk of developing it by 60%, say the researchers. While risks were highest for asthma defined by bronchial hyper-activity in addition to symptoms (140% increased risk).
The following occupations had the highest excess risk:
-- printing - 137%
-- nursing - 122%
-- woodworking - 122%
-- agriculture/forestry - 85%
-- cleaning - 71%
If a person was exposed to asthma-causing irritants, during specific incidents, his/her risk of developing new-onset asthma was found to be three-times more likely than the general public. Such events/products as a fire, mixing cleaning products or chemical spillages are considered as asthma-causing irritants.