Respiratory Medicine, Centre for Workplace Health, University of Sheffield, Derbyshire, UK.
Chron Respir Dis. 2010;7(2):113-22. doi: 10.1177/1479972309354690. Epub 2010 Feb 25.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disease associated with increasing morbidity and mortality worldwide. Whilst tobacco smoking is the important cause, other causes are recognized. This article discusses the contribution that harmful inhaled occupational exposures make to the overall burden of COPD, and goes on to discuss other aspects of the COPD workplace interface. Prevention is key. All healthcare professionals have a responsibility to consider workplace issues when dealing with their COPD patients.
慢性阻塞性肺疾病（COPD）是一种进行性呼吸系统疾病，与全球范围内不断增加的发病率和死亡率有关。虽然吸烟是重要的原因，但也有其他原因。本文讨论了有害吸入性职业暴露对 COPD 总体负担的贡献，并进一步讨论了 COPD 与工作场所相关的其他方面。预防是关键。所有医疗保健专业人员在处理 COPD 患者时都有责任考虑工作场所问题。
