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 328 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
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.