EXPERTISE OF OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS' IMPACT ON LUNG DISEASES

Abstract

Detection and removal of possible etiological or predisposing conditions (risk factors at work or home environment) of a disease makes treatment more effective and prevents further progression of the disease that can lead to long-term absenteeism, and eventual disability. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, asthma, chronic respiratory failure, atrophic changes of upper respiratory tract are contraindications for work under exposure to chemical factors. Therefore, a doctor finds an allergic or chronic lung disease, suspecting that the disease can be worsened by the patient's workplace conditions should be directed to the occupational physician consultation.