Occupational Lung Disease

Meyer, Catalina M.; Lockey, James E.

doi:10.1007/978-1-61779-542-8_13

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“…The Occupational Safety and Health Administration describe occupational disease states as ‘any abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from an occupational injury, caused by exposure to factors associated with employment’. More specifically, an occupational lung disease is a respiratory disorder ‘related to the inhalation of naturally occurring or manmade agents of various chemical and physical compositions' in the workplace . Occupational asthma specifically refers to new development of asthma in relation to a causative exposure within the workplace, whilst work‐exacerbated asthma describes pre‐existing or concurrent asthma that is worsened by agents within the workplace .…”

Section: Approach To Evaluating An Occupational Lung Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Airway dysfunction in elite athletes - an occupational lung disease?

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Menzies‐Gow

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Allergy

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Airway dysfunction is prevalent in elite endurance athletes and when left untreated may impact upon both health and performance. There is now concern that the intensity of hyperpnoea necessitated by exercise at an elite level may be detrimental for an athlete's respiratory health. This article addresses the evidence of causality in this context with the aim of specifically addressing whether airway dysfunction in elite athletes should be classified as an occupational lung disease. The approach used highlights a number of concerns and facilitates recommendations to ensure airway health is maintained and optimized in this population. We conclude that elite athletes should receive the same considerations for their airway health as others with potential and relevant occupational exposures.

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Section: Approach To Evaluating An Occupational Lung Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%