• Prognosis and Determinants of Asthma Morbidity in World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers' will provide a detailed assessment of the clinical presentation, relationship with exposure, treatment needs, evaluation of the influence of comorbidities on disease presentation, and the impact of asthma on the quality of life of WTC workers. (cdc.gov)
  • Level of exposure to cleaning products, cleaning sprays, bleach, ammonia, mixing products and specific job tasks has been identified as specific causes of asthma and rhinitis. (nih.gov)
  • As part of the study, researchers estimated workers' exposure to specific chemicals. (pollen.com)
  • They also looked at the relationship between asthma or related symptoms and the types of jobs cleanup workers held, as well as their exposure to total hydrocarbons. (pollen.com)
  • Fourteen workers at Hilton Hawaiian Village's Kalia Tower have reported health symptoms caused by exposure to mold in the tower, according to a health expert hired by Hilton. (mold-help.org)
  • Evidence cited references the engagement of CHWs to provide asthma self-management education as well as to decrease exposure to indoor asthma triggers. (cdc.gov)
  • However, due to the number of possible triggers for asthma, it can be difficult to prove that the condition was caused by workplace exposure and not by other environmental pollutants. (larrypitt.com)
  • Because exposure limits for most nanomaterials do not exist yet, OSHA recommends that worker exposure should be minimized by using the hazard control measures and best practices that include engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment and regular medical screening and surveillance. (medscape.com)
  • In the oropharynx, livestock workers with swine exposure were more likely to carry several pathogenic organisms. (cdc.gov)
  • 2001. Systematic review: exposure to pets and risk of asthma and asthma-like symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Ehnert B, Lau-Schadendorf S, Weber A, Buettner P, Schou C, Wahn U. 1992.Reducing domestic exposure to dust mite allergen reduces bronchial hyperreactivity in sensitive children with asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • 2002. Occupational asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis induced by natural rubber latex exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Risk factors for asthma include a family history of allergic disease, the presence of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), viral respiratory illnesses , exposure to aeroallergens , cigarette smoke, obesity , and lower socioeconomic status. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] Using a cross-sectional design, the authors compared children living on farms to those in a reference group with respect to the prevalence of asthma and to the diversity of microbial exposure. (medscape.com)
  • If you have developed asthma for the first time due to a workplace exposure - or if you already had asthma but an exposure has aggravated it - you are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • When a person gets asthma as an adult, exposure at work is a likely cause. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Dust control may also reduce worker exposure to asthma. (washington.edu)
  • Understanding the link between asthma and exposure/and or employment, identifying and referring to an appropriate medical specialist and directing patients to additional support systems available through our legal compensation systems can be an important way for medical practitioners to support the holistic care of patients. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • As a result of this exposure, P suffered a recurrence, aggravation, acceleration and exacerbation of her pre-existing asthma. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • In turn, P became incapacitated for employment and was able to successfully claim a lump sum and weekly payments from her employer as a result of her exposure to mould and subsequent incapacity arising from her condition of asthma in the course of her employment. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • and he had exposure to a known cause of occupational asthma, namely, platinum salts. (nioh.ac.za)
  • Some 5-25% of new cases of adult asthma can be directly attributed to work-related exposure [ 2 - 6 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • Frequently, sensitisation and new-onset occupational asthma occur in the early period of exposure to high molecular weight (HMW) agents. (ersjournals.com)
  • 9 ]. Similar relationships exist for occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which typically occurs after long-term exposure and shows some overlap with work-related asthma [ 10 , 11 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • However, aggravation of pre-existing asthma by workplace exposure and occupational COPD are also briefly addressed and some consideration is given to other work-related airway disorders (such as asthma-like symptoms and occupational rhinitis). (ersjournals.com)
  • 4, 5 However, the types of exposure associated with asthma in cleaners have not been identified. (bmj.com)
  • Methods Asthmatic reactions to HDI exposure were assessed in 80 autobody shop workers by specific inhalation challenge (SIC). (occupationalasthma.com)
  • The American Journal of Industrial Medicine recently published a study showing that World Trade Center (WTC) responders suffer from asthma at more than twice the rate of the general U.S. population as a result of their exposure to the toxic dust from the collapse of the WTC towers in 2001. (scienceblog.com)
  • nbsp;This theme asks us is to consider potential workplace hazards that cause injury and disease, and the ways in which these risks can either be eliminated, or at least minimised, by establishing proper workplace exposure standards for WA workers who frequently are working with silica dust. (mauriceblackburn.com.au)
  • The cause of death was work-exacerbated asthma due to exposure to styrene, a chemical which was used in the injection process. (concentra.com)
  • Examples of workers at risk for occupational asthma due to exposure to allergens include animal handlers and bakers. (msdmanuals.com)
  • To make a diagnosis of occupational asthma, doctors ask about the symptoms and about exposure to any substances known to cause asthma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 18 Initiative includes a payer intervention to expand access to home visits by licensed professionals or qualified lay health workers to improve asthma self-management education and reduce home asthma triggers. (cdc.gov)
  • Pennsylvania workers may also be eligible for benefits if their pre-existing asthma was exacerbated by workplace triggers. (larrypitt.com)
  • It can therefore be challenging to prove that a worker's asthma was indeed caused by workplace triggers. (larrypitt.com)
  • I provide this plan so school nurses understand how severe the child is, what asthma triggers are, how to step up and step down care," she says. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • It clearly explains the basics and goes on to talk about asthma triggers, diagnosis and treatment options, living with asthma day to day, instructions for taking different types of inhalers and suchlike. (occupationalasthma.com)
  • Causes or triggers of asthma can be divided into allergic and nonallergic etiologies. (medscape.com)
  • The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take medications to prevent symptoms, and prepare to treat asthma episodes if they occur. (aafa.org)
  • This interactive tool is a great resource for helping patients understand what asthma triggers are and how to monitor which ones most affect them. (ncfh.org)
  • This digital story allows the viewer to recognize the asthma symptoms, possible triggers, and what can be done to maintain asthma symptoms under control. (ncfh.org)
  • To assess the industry- and occupation-specific prevalence of current asthma, asthma attacks, and asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits among working adults, CDC analyzed 2011-2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data for participants aged ≥18 years who, at the time of the survey, were employed at some time during the 12 months preceding the interview. (cdc.gov)
  • The increased prevalence of current asthma, asthma attacks, and asthma-related ED visits in certain industries and occupations might indicate increased risks for these health outcomes associated with workplace exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • These findings might assist health care and public health professionals in identifying workers in industries and occupations with a high prevalence of current asthma, asthma attacks, and asthma-related ED visits who should be evaluated for possible work-related asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • According to today's issue of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ( Prevalence of Asthma, Asthma Attacks, and Emergency Department Visits for Asthma Among Working Adults - National Health Interview Survey, 2011-2016 ), those working in the healthcare industry (yes, it can now officially be called an industry) have the highest rates of ASTHMA in America How high? (doctorschierling.com)
  • Prevalence of asthma by industry in the US population: a study of 2001 NHIS data. (cdc.gov)
  • The studies found that children who lived on farms had a lower prevalence of asthma and atopy and were exposed to a greater variety of environmental microorganisms than children in the reference group. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of asthma and allergic sensitization was 4 and 6 times lower in the Amish population, with higher median endotoxin levels in house dust. (medscape.com)
  • Most respiratory symptoms were similar among the two groups, and the participants also self-reported a similar prevalence of asthma. (washington.edu)
  • Decades of extensive research and public health data identify disparities in asthma prevalence, mortality and health care utilization along racial and ethnic lines. (aafa.org)
  • Numerous studies show that the prevalence of asthma is greater among Puerto Ricans than any other Hispanic subgroup-or any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. (aafa.org)
  • depending on the time period in question, the prevalence of work-related asthma among all asthma cases may run as high as 58 percent. (concentra.com)
  • Prevalence rates of chronic bronchitis and asthma and mean levels of ventilatory lung function were related to age, smoking habits, occupation, education, and income in 4,699 men and women living in Tecumseh, Michigan. (who.int)
  • The prevalence of chronic bronchitis was higher and mean 1-sec forced expiratory volume was lower in blue collar workers than in white collar workers. (who.int)
  • There were no significant associations between the prevalence of asthma and smoking habits, occupation, education, or income. (who.int)
  • The more a worker was exposed to these crude oil chemicals, including total hydrocarbons, the individual BTEX-H chemicals, and the BTEX-H mixture, the more likely they were to have asthma symptoms," said lead author Kaitlyn Lawrence, a staff scientist in the NIEHS Epidemiology Branch. (pollen.com)
  • The epidemiology and natural history of asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Those who operated, maintained or refueled the heavy cleanup equipment had the highest rates of asthma. (pollen.com)
  • The good news: dairy workers in the study had similar levels of respiratory health, including rates of asthma, as participants in the community who didn't work on dairy farms. (washington.edu)
  • Past studies have documented high rates of asthma symptoms among WTC responders. (scienceblog.com)
  • However, a comparison of these increased rates of asthma among responders to the general population has never been done before. (scienceblog.com)
  • This epidemic of asthma among WTC responders started right after the 9/11 disaster and we are still observing elevated rates of asthma in this population. (scienceblog.com)
  • Researchers in Europe have confirmed scientifically what parents in traffic-congested Southern California have known anecdotally for years: Poor air quality associated with busy roads can cause asthma in children. (latimes.com)
  • The chemicals mentioned in these two cases are among more than 300 substances used in the workplace that are known or suspected to cause asthma in healthy employees or exacerbate asthma in employees who have received an asthma diagnosis. (concentra.com)
  • People are tested for allergies to substances known to cause asthma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The U.S. cannabis production industry's first reported occupational asthma death took the life of a 27-year-old worker in Massachusetts, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (wibw.com)
  • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on asthma . (pollen.com)
  • The value of chest radiography is in revealing complications or alternative causes of wheezing and the minor importance of wheezing in the diagnosis of asthma and its exacerbations. (medscape.com)
  • It usually is more useful in the initial diagnosis of bronchial asthma than in the detection of exacerbations, although it is valuable in excluding complications such as pneumonia and asthma mimics, even during exacerbations. (medscape.com)
  • Although bronchial thickening, hyperinflation, and focal atelectasis suggest asthma when they are present, chest radiographs obtained during asthma exacerbations can demonstrate normal findings, which reduce its sensitivity as a diagnostic tool. (medscape.com)
  • The researchers compared the effect of working office hours with shift work on asthma diagnosis, lung function, and symptoms of asthma. (indiatribune.com)
  • It is important that workers notify their employers as soon as they have received a diagnosis. (larrypitt.com)
  • In addition, a reliable diagnosis in an index case (a sentinel event) may reveal risks for other similarly exposed workers, leading to a revised risk assessment that should reduce the risk for other exposed workers. (ersjournals.com)
  • The motivation for the Task Force was therefore to produce guidelines to facilitate early diagnosis, enabling a swift response to prevent new causes of work-related asthma occurring in the future and to make improvements in the management, preventative measures, regulations and compensation. (ersjournals.com)
  • Increasing age, exertional breathlessness, prior diagnosis of asthma, BMI, and clinically diagnosed COPD and asthma were independently associated with obstructed lung function. (who.int)
  • Nevertheless, CT scans can demonstrate a number of findings that support the diagnosis of asthma. (medscape.com)
  • In terms of resource utilization, 12% had an emergency room visit and 2% had a hospitalization for asthma during the past 12 months. (cdc.gov)
  • Persons with at least one asthma attack in the past year, or at least one asthma-related ED visit in the past year were identified by affirmative responses to questions "During the past 12 months, have you had an episode of asthma or an asthma attack? (cdc.gov)
  • and "During the past 12 months, have you had to visit an emergency room or urgent care center because of asthma? (cdc.gov)
  • When looking at asthma symptoms and attacks that have occurred in the past 12 months, researchers found that 6.3 percent of WTC responders reported asthma symptoms or attacks, while only 3.7 percent of the U.S. general population reported asthma symptoms or attacks. (scienceblog.com)
  • Mortality from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among workers in a soft paper mill: a case-referent study. (bmj.com)
  • In a case-referent study encompassing 33 cases and 228 referents the potential risk for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory cancer among workers in a soft paper mill was evaluated. (bmj.com)
  • Employment at the paper mill was found to be associated with an increased risk of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (odds ratio = 3.8, p less than 0.05). (bmj.com)
  • 2003. How environmental exposures influence the development and exacerbation of asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Chest radiographic imaging (see the images below) is an important tool in the examination of patients with an exacerbation of asthma, but patients should not be left waiting in the treatment room for a radiograph before treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Posteroanterior chest radiograph demonstrates a pneumomediastinum in bronchial asthma. (medscape.com)
  • The specificity of HRCT for bronchial asthma is limited by the similarity of its changes to those of other diseases, such as bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. (medscape.com)
  • Diffuse panbronchiolitis is prevalent in Japan and the Far East, and it may mimic bronchial asthma with wheezing, coughing, dyspnea on exertion, and sinusitis. (medscape.com)
  • How do comorbid mental health conditions (depression and PTSD) and asthma self-management behaviors (medication adherence, self-monitoring, use of action plans, and allergy avoidance) affect outcomes (asthma control, resource utilization, and quality of life) in WTC workers with asthma? (cdc.gov)
  • Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. (cdc.gov)
  • Pathogenic and enviornmental aspects in allergy and asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Data from the Prevention of Allergy: Risk Factors for Sensitization in Children Related to Farming and Anthroposophic Lifestyle (PARSIFAL) Study and the Multidisciplinary Study to Identify the Genetic and Environmental Causes of Asthma in the European Community Advanced (GABRIELA) reinforce the concept of the hygiene hypothesis. (medscape.com)
  • However, several dairy workers in the study showed signs of allergy to cows, whereas none of the community participants did. (washington.edu)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. (aafa.org)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) conducts and promotes research for asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • You can make a donation, fundraise for AAFA, take action in May for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and join a community to get the help and support you need. (aafa.org)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) believes that racial and ethnic disparities are the result of complex interactions among varying levels of social, structural, genetic, and behavioral factors. (aafa.org)
  • The woman, 27, was working in a cannabis cultivation and processing facility when she experienced worsening work-related respiratory symptoms that ended in a fatal asthma attack in January 2022, officials said in a federal report published Thursday. (wibw.com)
  • MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Workers who cleaned up the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico were more likely than others to have developed asthma or related symptoms, a long-term follow-up shows. (pollen.com)
  • In 2022, AAFA launched the Health Equity Advancement and Leadership (HEAL) program to address health disparities in communities that bear the heaviest burden of asthma. (aafa.org)
  • It's a fact: Dust, temperature and humidity factor into asthma attacks. (safetynewsalert.com)
  • The doctor replied in that case, it wouldn't be the dust that was causing the asthma problem. (safetynewsalert.com)
  • Asthma can be quite serious, and it can be caused by either inhalation or skin contact with certain chemicals, mold, dust, animal dander and even some plants. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • Wood dust (carpenters, joiners, sawmill workers). (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Workers on dairy farms are exposed to a variety of pollutants on the job, including dust and microbial toxins. (washington.edu)
  • p>These industries often work in exceptionally dusty environments, and workers are at an increased risk of being exposed to silica dust while involved in processes including blasting, drilling, cutting and crushing of natural rock. (mauriceblackburn.com.au)
  • Those who are sensitive to the dust can have an asthma-like condition after being exposed. (medlineplus.gov)
  • CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. 88, No. 11 November 2023 A Report of En Banc and Significant Panel Decisions of the WCAB and Selected Court Opinions of Related Interest, With a Digest of WCAB Decisions. (lexisnexis.com)
  • One exception was that dairy workers reported more shortness of breath than control participants. (washington.edu)
  • Occupational asthma may cause shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, wheezing, and coughing. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 1 Occupational exposures are estimated to be responsible for 5-20% of all adult asthma cases 2 and numerous occupations with increased risk and causative agents have been identified. (bmj.com)
  • Other occupations of responders consisted of construction workers, installation, maintenance and repair workers, along with transportation and material moving workers, who were essential to service restoration and/or debris removal and clean-up efforts. (scienceblog.com)
  • There is still, however, limited knowledge on the determinants of the asthma risk in cleaners and the potential interactions with other factors, and there is only scarce information characterising the clinical features of asthma in cleaners. (ersjournals.com)
  • London, Nov 17 (IANS) In a major study, researchers have revealed that shift workers, especially those working permanently in the night rotation, may be at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma. (indiatribune.com)
  • Some 14,238 (around five per cent) of all the study participants had asthma and in 4,783 (nearly two per cent) symptoms were moderate to severe (based on their medications). (indiatribune.com)
  • There was a 36 per cent increase in the odds of having moderate to severe asthma in permanent night shift workers compared to those working normal office hours. (indiatribune.com)
  • Influenza can trigger a serious asthma episode, and influenza poses a special risk to children with asthma, often resulting in more severe symptoms. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • Moderate to severe asthma. (shrm.org)
  • Comorbidities can make asthma more severe and increase the cost of treatment. (concentra.com)
  • The CHWs at Public Health - Seattle & King County have helped children and adults have more days without asthma symptoms, fewer emergency room visits, fewer missed days at school or work, and better quality of life. (kingcounty.gov)
  • Nationally, asthma-associated ER visits were 17% higher than normal during 19 days of wildfire smoke that occurred between late April and early August, according to one CDC study that drew data from about 4,000 U.S. hospitals. (wgntv.com)
  • It found asthma-associated ER visits jumped 82% statewide on the worst air quality day, June 7. (wgntv.com)
  • It found more than a 50% increase in asthma-associated ER visits on June 7, said the study's lead author, George Thurston of New York University. (fox40.com)
  • In the United States, asthma is annually responsible for 1.5 million emergency department visits, 500,000 hospital admissions (third leading preventable cause), and 100 million days of restricted activity. (medscape.com)
  • Children with asthma who belong to racial or ethnic minority communities have higher rates of hospitalization, more visits to emergency rooms, and higher mortality rates from asthma than white children. (aafa.org)
  • Atopic sensitisation did not seem to play an important role in cleaning-related asthma. (ersjournals.com)
  • We present a case of platinum-salt sensitisation in a chemical plant worker cleaning reactors from platinum refineries. (nioh.ac.za)
  • Healthcare providers should be aware of this, and occupational health services need to prevent sensitisation through appropriate hazard control - in this case cleaning of reactors at the refinery - and to consider medical surveillance of exposed workers. (nioh.ac.za)
  • Symptoms of asthma, such as wheeze and airway whistling, vary considerably, according to the time of day or night, and the researchers wanted to find out if shift work might also be associated with an increased risk of asthma and/or its severity. (indiatribune.com)
  • Chemical irritation of the airway can result in the development of new onset asthma or worsening of prior symptoms of asthma. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Chest radiography is the initial imaging evaluation in most individuals with symptoms of asthma. (medscape.com)
  • The smoke from Canadian wildfires that drifted into the U.S. led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms - particularly in the New York area. (wgntv.com)
  • People with asthma often wheeze, are breathless, have chest tightness and have either nighttime or early-morning coughing. (wgntv.com)
  • AAFA works to support public policies that will benefit people with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • People with asthma are at risk for developing serious flu complications. (concentra.com)
  • In genetically susceptible individuals, these interactions can lead the patient with asthma to symptoms of breathlessness, wheezing, cough, and chest tightness. (medscape.com)
  • This was reiterated recently by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) who declared that "the clinician must be aware of the potential occupational etiologies for obstructive airway disease and consider them in every patient with asthma or COPD" [ 4 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • High-resolution CT scan of the thorax obtained during inspiration demonstrates airtrapping in a patient with asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Possible preventive measures encompass the substitution of cleaning sprays, bleach and ammonia, avoidance of mixing products, the use of respiratory protective devices, worker education and medical surveillance. (nih.gov)
  • The report said the worker's death "illustrates missed opportunities for prevention, including workplace exposures, medical surveillance, and treatment according to the current asthma guidelines. (wibw.com)
  • Cleaners are exposed to a variety of chemical agents 4 , 5 , and asthma surveillance studies have suggested that both work-aggravated asthma and new-onset occupational asthma cases could be related to cleaning products 6 - 8 . (ersjournals.com)
  • 2012. National Surveillance of Asthma: United States, 2001-2010. (cdc.gov)
  • There is now a substantial body of evidence supporting the implementation of comprehensive medical surveillance programmes for workers at risk. (ersjournals.com)
  • Those workers who fail surveillance programmes need to be referred to a clinician who can confirm or exclude an occupational cause. (ersjournals.com)
  • Guidelines promoting effective management of work-related asthma are available. (cdc.gov)
  • Guidelines intended to promote effective management of work-related asthma are available ( 2 , 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The essential message of these guidelines is that the management of work-related asthma can be considerably optimised based on the present knowledge of causes, risk factors, pathomechanisms, and realistic and effective interventions. (ersjournals.com)
  • Asthma in cleaning workers showed many similarities with that in workers known to be at risk for occupational asthma. (ersjournals.com)
  • Asthmatic cleaners had less atopy, more chronic bronchitis and a lower lung function as compared to office workers. (ersjournals.com)
  • Similarly, the odds of wheeze or airway whistling were 11-18 per cent higher among those working any of the three shift patterns, while the odds of poorer lung function were around 20 per cent higher in shift workers who never or rarely worked nights and those working permanent night shifts. (indiatribune.com)
  • The objective of this study is to examine the natural history, self-management, and impact of physical and mental health comorbidities on asthma morbidity among WTC rescue and recovery workers. (cdc.gov)
  • Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been supporting families with asthma care in King County for over 20 years. (kingcounty.gov)
  • Visit the Public Health Insider blog for asthma-related blogs. (kingcounty.gov)
  • AP) - The U.S. cannabis production industry's first reported occupational asthma death took the life of a worker in Massachusetts, federal health and safety officials said. (wibw.com)
  • However, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported in filings last year that an employee at the Holyoke location of cannabis company Trulieve who was packaging ground cannabis into pre-rolls suffered an asthma attack and later died in the hospital. (wibw.com)
  • An international analysis within the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) showed that an elevated risk for asthma among cleaners was present in most countries in this survey 1 . (ersjournals.com)
  • If you were an oil spill cleanup worker in the gulf experiencing wheezing or other asthma-like symptoms, it would be good to let your health care provider know you worked on the oil spill," Sandler said in an agency news release. (pollen.com)
  • Because the GuLF STUDY population is socioeconomically vulnerable, with less than half reporting access to medical care, we included non-doctor confirmed asthma cases to minimize any underreporting of true asthma cases in the population that would be missed due to lack of access to health care," Sandler said. (pollen.com)
  • The study, published in the September issue of the journal Environment International , is the largest on the health of workers who responded to the spill. (pollen.com)
  • Night shift workers are considered to be 'owls' and generally have poorer health. (indiatribune.com)
  • A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member or has a particularly good understanding of the community served. (cdc.gov)
  • If you identify a CDC resource not listed here, see an error, or have additional feedback, please email the NCCDPHP Community Health Worker Workgroup . (cdc.gov)
  • This web page hosts evaluation resources relevant to asthma and other public health programs. (cdc.gov)
  • This issue brief, written with substantive contributions from CDC staff, focused on how state health agencies and ASTHO members can further bolster the sustainability of patient navigator and community health worker programs to support health reform and improve health outcomes for all populations. (cdc.gov)
  • According to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) data, approximately 1.9 million workers in the healthcare and social assistance industry had asthma between 2011 and 2016. (larrypitt.com)
  • The study, which examined children's health in 10 cities, concluded that 14% of chronic childhood asthma cases could be attributed to near-road traffic pollution. (latimes.com)
  • As we enter 2021 with hope and optimism, we would like to highlight the work of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) staff who worked tirelessly to protect workers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
  • This information might assist physicians to identify workers who should be evaluated for possible work-related asthma and could help public health officials identify workplaces where detailed investigations for prevention and control might be appropriate. (cdc.gov)
  • Participants who had ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma and reported that they still have asthma were considered to have current asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Failure to adhere to health and safety laws means that your employer could be liable to pay compensation if you have developed occupational asthma as a result of their inability to protect you. (jefferies-solicitors.com)
  • Chemicals used in the health care industry to sterilize equipment (health care workers). (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • The study suggests that dairy workers and producers should be aware of allergen exposures on farms and take measures to try to prevent them, said DEOHS Professor Peter Rabinowitz , lead author of the study and director of the UW Center for One Health Research . (washington.edu)
  • In addition to protecting workers' health, "having health and safety programs for workers on dairy farms can lead to reduced turnover and loss of productivity due to illness and injury," Rabinowitz said. (washington.edu)
  • The research team is also investigating potential differences in the microbiome of dairy workers and control participants, and what impact that might have on people's health. (washington.edu)
  • Advocacy and public policy work are important for protecting the health and safety of those with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • According to an analysis of 2016-2018 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 10.4% of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals have asthma compared to 8.0% of white individuals. (aafa.org)
  • Inadequate access to high-quality health care is an important and modifiable contributor to ongoing asthma disparities. (aafa.org)
  • Lack of health insurance, limited availability of health care resources, unreliable access to primary and preventive care, unreliable transportation, language barriers, and an inability to take time off work, among others, can all limit access to health care and lead to poor asthma control. (aafa.org)
  • Growing awareness of the link between work exposures and the development of work-related asthma is key for driving better health and safety practices. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • But for those affected by work- related asthma, their best hope lies in quick access to health care and support services. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • Analyses within the Spanish centres of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) suggested that the excess risk for asthma in cleaners occurred mostly in domestic cleaners. (bmj.com)
  • If confirmed, an increased risk of asthma in domestic cleaners could be of substantial public health importance as this is a large occupational group and some of their exposures are shared by housewives and other people doing cleaning tasks at home. (bmj.com)
  • The video is narrated in Spanish with English subtitles and is a great educational resource for community health workers, clinicians, and other health care professionals. (ncfh.org)
  • It is designed to be implemented by Community Health Workers. (ncfh.org)
  • This is a comprehensive educational program especially designed for community health workers and is a culturally sensitive English and Spanish program. (ncfh.org)
  • This week at the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, the Global Climate and Health Alliance presented a letter to the COP26 president signed by 46 million health workers who are calling for global climate action on health. (democracynow.org)
  • This week, the Global Climate and Health Alliance presented a letter to the president of COP26 and the president of next year's COP in Egypt signed by 46 million health workers worldwide who are part of a campaign calling for global climate action on health. (democracynow.org)
  • This is the first study to directly quantify the magnitude of asthma among WTC responders, said Hyun Kim, MD, epidemiologist and assistant professor of population health at the North Shore-LIJ Health System and the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine , and first author of the study, published online on November 8. (scienceblog.com)
  • These societies and organizations represent millions of workers throughout health and long-term care - from doctors and nurses to pharmacists and physician assistants, from public health workers and epidemiologists to long-term care, home care, and hospice workers. (hematology.org)
  • Their endorsement of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers aims to protect the safety of patients and residents of long-term care facilities and make the health care sector a leader in COVID-19 vaccination just as cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are once again rising throughout the United States. (hematology.org)
  • Health care workers have an ethical duty to put patients' health and well-being first, and getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is integral to that duty," said Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, who organized the statement. (hematology.org)
  • Although vaccination rates among health care workers have been better than that of the general population, by the end of May, one-in-four hospital workers had not been vaccinated. (hematology.org)
  • If implemented, this mandate would cover 17 million health care workers . (hematology.org)
  • AAPA supports requiring vaccinations for health workers to keep both the public and healthcare workforce safe," said Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, president of the American Academy of PAs. (hematology.org)
  • Health care workers are role models and families rely on them to care for their loved ones," said Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, FACP, president and CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association. (hematology.org)
  • Now, the most important thing health care workers can do is get the COVID-19 vaccine, setting an example of the best thing we can all do to end the pandemic. (hematology.org)
  • Universal vaccination of health care workers is the single most important step healthcare institutions can do to stop the spread of COVID-19. (hematology.org)
  • It is essential for protecting the health of their workers, the safety of their patients and ultimately the health of their communities," said Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director, American Public Health Association. (hematology.org)
  • 2,3 This young man, in good health at the start, developed asthma two years into his job. (concentra.com)
  • Health workers who had received training courses in ARI and AD performed slightly better than those who had not. (who.int)
  • What is the relationship and impact of upper airway conditions (rhinitis, sinusitis), GERD and OSA on asthma morbidity (control and quality of life) in WTC rescue and recovery workers? (cdc.gov)
  • This article presents a systematic review of epidemiological studies linking cleaning work and risk of asthma and rhinitis. (nih.gov)
  • Increased risk of asthma or rhinitis has been shown in 79% of included epidemiological studies. (nih.gov)
  • Co-morbidities of asthma include sinusitis, nasal polyposis, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and allergic rhinitis. (medscape.com)
  • Comorbidities - including chronic sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux, sleep apnea, cardiac disease and psychiatric disease - frequently occur when individuals have asthma. (concentra.com)
  • In stage II, which was conducted in 1990-1994, a 20% random subsample of subjects who had completed the screening questionnaire and in most centres an additional subsample including subjects reporting current asthma symptoms and/or medication in the screening questionnaire ("symptomatic sample"), were invited to attend for a more detailed interview-led questionnaire, blood tests for the measurement of total and specific immunoglobulin (Ig)-E, spirometry and methacholine challenge. (ersjournals.com)
  • During 2011-2016, among an estimated 160.7 million working adults, 6.8% had current asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2010, an estimated 8.2% of U.S. adults had current asthma, and among these persons, 49.1% had had an asthma attack during the past year ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • It has been indicated that if cleaning exposures are associated with asthma, then cleaning work should be regarded as one of the most prevalent causes of occupational asthma 14 . (ersjournals.com)
  • Cleaners, workers exposed to high molecular weight (MW) agents, workers exposed to low MW agents, and office workers were identified from an international community-based epidemiological study. (ersjournals.com)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of asthma risk and of the clinical picture of asthma among cleaning workers within the ECRHS, by comparing asthma-related characteristics in cleaners with those in three other occupational groups: workers exposed to high molecular weight (MW) agents, workers exposed to low MW agents, and office workers. (ersjournals.com)
  • The Gulf Long-Term Follow-up Study , or GuLF, found workers on the cleanup site were 60% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or experience wheezing symptoms. (pollen.com)
  • At a press conference yesterday, Jarvis described his study of the workers as conclusive. (mold-help.org)
  • In his study, Jarvis targeted workers in the Kalia and Lagoon towers, where the hotel has identified large amounts of mold, as well as the Tapa tower, where levels of mold are more typical of any building. (mold-help.org)
  • The results of this study are the first to characterize the livestock worker nasal and oropharyngeal microbiomes. (cdc.gov)
  • Breastfeeding and asthma in young children: findings from a population-based study. (cdc.gov)
  • 1998. Genetic and environmental risk factors for asthma: a cotwin-control study. (cdc.gov)
  • A study by Zhang et al suggests that those children who are genetically predisposed to asthma may be at an even higher risk if they are overweight beyond infancy. (medscape.com)
  • A more recent study looked at asthma risk and innate immunity in Amish and Hutterite children who live on traditional and industrialized farms, respectively. (medscape.com)
  • In this study, crab specific IgE was not detected in most of the workers with new symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Women who work on farms and who use pesticides are more likely than nonpesticide users to develop allergic asthma as adults, a U.S. study shows. (yourlawyer.com)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the risk of asthma in women employed in domestic cleaning. (bmj.com)
  • Twenty five per cent of the asthma cases in the study population were attributable to domestic cleaning work. (bmj.com)
  • No other study has been published assessing the association between employment in domestic cleaning and asthma. (bmj.com)
  • We carried out a large cross sectional study in a population with an expected high number of domestic cleaners, aiming at assessing the risk of asthma in this workforce. (bmj.com)
  • Forty-two percent of study participants were uniformed and other law enforcement and protective service workers. (scienceblog.com)
  • HRCT remains the most sensitive study for morphologic changes associated with asthma. (medscape.com)
  • In stage I, subjects were sent the ECRHS screening questionnaire asking about symptoms suggestive of asthma, the use of medication for asthma, and the presence of hay fever and nasal allergies. (ersjournals.com)
  • Occupational asthma and allergies. (cdc.gov)
  • Are dairy workers more susceptible to allergies and asthma? (washington.edu)
  • But do these exposures make workers more susceptible to asthma and allergies, or could they have a protective effect against these ailments? (washington.edu)
  • There are several ways you can support AAFA in its mission to provide education and support to patients and families living with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • Asthma and allergies are considered disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because of limits these conditions may impose on one or more major life activities. (concentra.com)
  • As such, the ADA says employees with allergies and asthma are entitled to reasonable accommodations, i.e., accommodations that will not create an undue burden for an employer or create a fundamental alteration to an organization. (concentra.com)
  • The aim of this analysis was to compare clinical, immunological and functional characteristics associated with asthma in cleaners and other occupational groups. (ersjournals.com)
  • Furthermore, when comparing 2002 (one year after 9/11) to 2005, the 12-month asthma rate doubled among WTC responders. (scienceblog.com)
  • We teach the general public about asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • AAFA can connect you to all of the information and resources you need to help you learn more about asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • Work-related asthma has become one of the most common occupational diseases. (ersjournals.com)
  • However, workers continue to develop new sensitisations and upper, as well as lower, airway diseases can arise at a later date [ 7 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • The aim of the European Respiratory Society work-related asthma guidelines is to present the management and prevention options of work-related asthma and their effectiveness. (ersjournals.com)
  • Solder fumes (electronics workers). (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • In addition to the ones listed, other work aspects cited in reports of occupational asthma include smoke and fumes, physical conditions such as poor ventilation, vapors and gases, and other unidentified substances. (concentra.com)
  • Finally, two different epidemiological analyses indicated that the use of sprays was associated with asthma among cleaners 9 , 13 . (ersjournals.com)
  • Epidemiological studies have shown an association between cleaning work and asthma, but the risk factors are uncertain. (bmj.com)
  • Several studies have demonstrated an excess risk for asthma among cleaning workers. (ersjournals.com)
  • Excess risk for asthma among cleaning workers has been reported in a number of general population studies 1 - 3 . (ersjournals.com)
  • What is the natural history of asthma in WTC workers, including clinical, physiologic and etiologic characteristics? (cdc.gov)
  • Approximately 14%, 74%, and 12% reported well controlled, not well controlled, and very poorly controlled asthma based on the Asthma Control Questionnaire scores. (cdc.gov)
  • A structured questionnaire was completed through direct interviews with 349 construction workers. (who.int)
  • It is the first time that medical researchers have made such a direct link - previous studies stopped at saying that traffic pollution is known to trigger asthma, not cause it. (latimes.com)
  • It has also been shown that the risk for asthma may vary between different locations where cleaning work is performed 3 , 9 . (ersjournals.com)
  • None had been diagnosed with asthma prior to their work. (pollen.com)
  • Work-related asthma is fairly common, as workers in many industries from healthcare to construction may be exposed to workplace irritants that cause the condition. (larrypitt.com)
  • Workers who believe that their asthma may have been caused or exacerbated by their work should contact a local attorney as soon as possible for assistance with their claim. (larrypitt.com)
  • Up to 51% of adult asthma might be related to work and could therefore potentially be prevented. (cdc.gov)
  • A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) worker has been awarded £26,000 for unfair treatment from his bosses, after they labelled him a 'whinger' and gave him a warning following an asthma attack at work - The Mirror reports. (hrgrapevine.com)
  • Statistics show that almost half of asthma sufferers have to change their job or have significant time off work due to their illness. (jefferies-solicitors.com)
  • 2000.Clinical evaluation, management, and prevention of work-related asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • He left work and hasn't returned since on advice from his doctor that he should avoid the "dusty, underground station," and that he needs to work in an environment "without temperature extremes to avoid worsening of his asthma. (safetynewsalert.com)
  • However, it can be somewhat challenging to prove that your asthma was caused or exacerbated by your work. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • In order to claim workers' comp, you will need to show that you have developed a medical condition or sustained an injury that was caused by or exacerbated by work. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • If you suspect your asthma is associated with your work, you should consult with a doctor who can further narrow the field of possibilities. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • In Illinois, workers' comp covers whatever is reasonably necessary to treat a work-related illness or injury, such as emergency care, doctor's appointments, hospital care, surgery, occupational therapy, medicine and prescribed medical devices. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • Workers' comp also covers a portion of your lost wages if you are wholly or partly unable to work due to your asthma, either temporarily or permanently. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • If your work-related asthma claim is denied, don't panic. (gesmerandreynolds.com)
  • Occupational asthma is the most common form of work-related lung disease in many countries. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • The research team carried out tests of respiratory function and analyzed certain antibodies in the blood of 42 dairy farm workers and 40 community members who did not work on dairy farms. (washington.edu)
  • Work related asthma is a form of asthma that is often under-diagnosed and under-reported in Australia. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • Work related asthma is a type of asthma that includes both asthma caused by work (work-related asthma) and asthma exacerbated by work (work-exacerbated asthma). (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • What causes work-related and/or work exacerbated asthma? (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • Research studies have estimated that up to 25% of adults with asthma have work-related asthma, and 15% of adult-onset asthma may be caused by hazardous occupational exposures. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • Despite the substantial data about work related asthma in Australia, many patients are not aware that their condition is caused or exacerbated by work. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • 3] In addition, by highlighting a potential occupational cause for a patient's asthma, medical practitioners can assist in advising about avoiding future exposures at work, contribute to accurate data collection and thereby influence future workplace safety regulation. (nationalasthma.org.au)
  • Methodology: A 32-year-old man working at a chemical plant presented at the National Institute for Occupational Health's Occupational Medicine Clinic for evaluation of potential work-related asthma. (nioh.ac.za)
  • Work-related asthma accounts for 5-25% of all adult asthma cases and is responsible for a significant socioeconomic burden. (ersjournals.com)
  • Once work-related asthma is confirmed, a revised risk assessment in the workplace is needed to prevent further cases. (ersjournals.com)
  • Current and former non-domestic cleaning work was not significantly associated with asthma. (bmj.com)
  • It was occupational asthma directly associated with the work environment. (concentra.com)
  • The American Thoracic Society (ATS) says the economic cost of asthma nationwide is $80 billion a year in medical expenses, missed work and school days, and deaths. (concentra.com)
  • ATS research concludes 8.7 million work days are lost each year due to occupational asthma. (concentra.com)
  • Occupational asthma is a reversible narrowing of the airways caused by inhaling work-related particles or vapors that act as irritants or cause an allergic reaction. (msdmanuals.com)