Occupational Asthma
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It is worth suspecting occupational asthma when respiratory symptoms improve on vacations or weekends and reappear upon returning to work. It is a type of asthma caused or aggravated by substances present in the work environment.
What it is: It is an inflammation of the airways triggered by exposure to dust, fumes, vapors, or other agents in the workplace.
Common symptoms:
- Cough, whistling when breathing, and chest tightness
- Shortness of breath that is related to the work schedule
- Improvement when getting away from the work environment
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist and the allergist are the reference professionals for studying the relationship between the symptoms and the occupational exposure, with support from the internist. If you notice this pattern linked to your work, it is worth discussing it with a specialist.
Data on 314 doctors who treat occupational asthma
Which specialist treats occupational asthma?
Occupational asthma is mainly treated by an allergist, who identifies workplace-related triggers, or a pulmonologist for respiratory management. If your breathing symptoms worsen at work, see an allergist or pulmonologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in occupational asthma
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is occupational asthma?
It is worth suspecting occupational asthma when respiratory symptoms improve on vacations or weekends and reappear upon returning to work. It is a type of asthma caused or aggravated by substances present in the work environment.
Which doctor treats occupational asthma?
Occupational asthma is mainly treated by an allergist, who identifies workplace-related triggers, or a pulmonologist for respiratory management. If your breathing symptoms worsen at work, see an allergist or pulmonologist.