AsthmaWork-related asthma Signs and symptoms of work-related asthma
If you have work-related asthma, you may have the usual asthma symptoms of:
- coughing
- wheezing
- feeling short of breath
- chest tightness
You may also have:
- runny or itchy nose
- stuffed up nose
- red, irritated or swollen eyes
- skin rash
These red flags may be clues that your symptoms are caused by something at work:
- Do your symptoms get worse at work or after work hours during the week?
- Do your symptoms go away when you are away from work for several days or on holidays?
- Do your symptoms keep you up at night?
- Did your symptoms start after working with a new substance (for example, a new kind of paint or flour)?
- Do your co-workers have similar symptoms?
If you have any asthma symptoms, or if you think your asthma is made worse by something at work, see your doctor.
What should you do if you think you may have work-related asthma?
See your doctor. Your doctor will examine you, test your breathing, and ask you questions about your symptoms and how they developed. After examining and testing you, the doctor can diagnose your breathing problem and tell you if it’s caused by your work.
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