Abstract:The aim of this study is to consolidate screening function of special health examination for occupational asthma by investigating the results of respiratory function test as for workers who have been exposed to agents that cause occupational asthma. Methods: To find out cases of occupational asthma, we carried out non-specific bronchial hyperresponsiveness (NSBH) test, peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) test in appointed order for asthma-suspected cases among 4,602 workers that had a spirometry as a special heal… Show more
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