What to Look for:
There may be clues that should prompt further investigation. The symptoms of cough, eye irritation, and nasal congestion may occur at work before the wheezing or shortness of breath develops. These symptoms often occur only at work and not in any other environment.
The longer a worker is exposed, however, the greater the likelihood of persistent symptoms outside the workplace. “Monday morning asthma” is a term that describes the sudden onset of symptoms when workers return to work. Symptoms may decline somewhat during the week with a great improvement on weekends or during vacations or other absences. Although many reactions are immediate, it is important to recall the late phase of bronchial asthma and how
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