Asthma in the Workplace
by Susan M. Tarlo, Olivier Vandenplas, David I. Bernstein
5th Edition
Publisher: CRC Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781032043425 |
| eText ISBN | 9781000414202 |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 376 |
Asthma in the Workplace, 5th Edition, is a book published by CRC Press that examines the occupational factors responsible for causing or exacerbating asthma in working adults. It details how chemical and biological exposures act as sensitizers or irritants, underscoring prevention to minimize disease burden.
The volume addresses epidemiology, risk factors, genetics, and mechanisms alongside clinical and environmental evaluations. It reviews work-related airway conditions, associated dermatological disorders, and an array of high- and low-molecular-weight causative agents.
Intended for health professionals, researchers, practitioners, and students involved in evaluating exposed workers, this edition illustrates essential principles through workplace scenarios and case histories.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Definition and classification of asthma in the workplace
Chapter 2: Historical aspects of occupational asthma
Chapter 3: Disease occurrence and risk factors
Chapter 4: Mechanisms, genetics, and pathophysiology
Chapter 5: Assessment of the worker
Chapter 6: Assessment of the workplace
Chapter 7: Immunological and inflammatory assessments
Chapter 8: Functional assessment
Chapter 9: Management of the worker
Chapter 10: Prevention
Chapter 11A: Impairment and disability evaluations: I. Psychosocial, economic, and medicolegal aspects
Chapter 11B: Impairment and disability evaluation: II. Various legislations
Chapter 12: Occupational asthma in the baking industry
Chapter 13: Asthma and allergy to animals, fish and shellfish
Chapter 14: Polyisocyanates and their prepolymers
Chapter 15: Western red cedar and other wood dusts
Chapter 16: Metals
Chapter 17: Cleaning agents
Chapter 18: Various high- and low-molecular weight agents
Chapter 19: Irritant-induced asthma and reactive airways dysfunction syndrome
Chapter 20: Asthma exacerbated at work
Chapter 21: Eosinophilic bronchitis
Chapter 22: Occupational rhinitis
Chapter 23: Airway diseases due to organic dust exposure
Chapter 24: Occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis and organic dust toxic syndrome
Chapter 25: Chronic obstructive airway disease due to occupational exposure
Chapter 26: Building-related illnesses and mold-related conditions
Chapter 27: Occupational urticaria and allergic contact dermatitis
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