Asthma in adults can be triggered and worsened by factors in the workplace. These factors can be either sensitizers or irritants. It is crucial to take preventive measures to minimize the impact of the disease. The latest version of Asthma in the Workplace focuses on recent advancements in the field, with a significant addition to the scientific literature. This fifth edition maintains the key components that have contributed to the success of previous editions, including contributions from experts worldwide, a wide range of topics, and the use of workplace scenarios and case studies to highlight important aspects. This comprehensive new edition is designed to be beneficial for health professionals, researchers, students, practitioners, and other professionals involved in evaluating and managing workers who are exposed to occupational factors that could lead to or worsen asthma.

Main Features

In-depth examination of all facets of occupational asthma, encompassing historical background, epidemiology, risk factors, mechanisms, genetics, various forms of work-related asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, occupational urticaria, and dermatitis
Evaluation of both the worker and work environment, as well as worker management, prevention strategies, and medicolegal considerations
Comprehensive details on specific agents, covering a range of high-molecular-weight and low-molecular-weight substances.

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