Occupational asthma: Remember to ask about the job and assess exposures

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational asthma: Remember to ask about the job and assess exposures

David McBride

David McBride

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Car painters should use a ventilated spraying booth [Image: Adam Huber on Unsplash]

This article discusses the diagnosis and management of occupational asthma

This article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 CME credits for continuing professional development purposes (1 cred, Educate small, BACK panel - grey
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