Can Respir J. 2013 Nov-Dec;20(6):442-4. doi: 10.1155/2013/893150.
Occupational asthma (OA) is a difficult diagnosis to make. The present review describes the work environments in which workers are at risk for developing OA, the characteristics of the individuals in whom OA should be suspected and the investigation that can be performed to diagnose the condition. Accurately diagnosing OA is crucial because of the major social and economic consequences of this diagnosis on the patient.
职业性哮喘(OA)的诊断较为困难。本文综述了可致工人罹患 OA 的工作环境、应怀疑 OA 的个体特征,以及用于诊断该病的检查方法。准确诊断 OA 非常重要,因为这一诊断会给患者带来重大的社会和经济后果。