Industrial Disease - Occupational Asthma

What is Occupational Asthma?

Occupational Asthma is a condition which causes the sufferer to encounter breathing difficulties as a result of their airways narrowing. In some cases, the asthma can subside over time; however in other cases a person may need to take medication to treat the Occupational Asthma for the rest of their lives.

Occupations with the highest risk of suffering from occupational asthma are shown in the table below.

Industry	Substance
bakery workers welders/metal workers painters carpenters/joiners	flour fumes from resin in soldering flux phthalates, polyurethane paints some wood dusts

This list is not exhaustive if you suffer from Occupational Asthma you may have a claim for compensation. Speak to one of our specialists today.

What are the symptoms?

Common symptoms of Occupational Asthma include:

coughing wheezing shortness of breath tightness across the chest

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If you feel you may be suffering from Occupational Asthma due to your current or previous employer, speak to one of our specialists today.

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