Asthma in the Workplace

Approximately a quarter of adults with asthma indicate their asthma was caused or made worse by their current job.

This page provides the following:

  • Overview of Asthma in the Workplace 
  • Workplace Exposures
  • Resources and References

Approximately a quarter of adults with asthma indicate their asthma was caused or made worse by their current job. Workplace exposures such as chemicals, indoor air pollution, dust, cleaning materials, cutting oils, smoke, paint, latex and mold can worsen pre-existing asthma or cause asthma to develop. 

If you believe your asthma may be related to your job, you may want to talk to your healthcare provider and reference the resources below. 

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