Occupational Asthma treatment in Los Mochis

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.