Question - Work-related asthma includes preexisting asthma aggravated by work as well as new-onset asthma induced by occupational exposures. What percent of all cases of adult asthma are work related?
Answer - The cited article notes “Work related asthma accounts for at least 10 percent of all cases of adult asthma.” Some authorities believe as much as 20% of all cases of adult asthma are work related. (Youakin S. Work-related asthma. 2001 Am Fam Phys 64(11):1839-1849)
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