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This care study looks at occupational asthma and the impact that it can have on an individual.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This care study looks at occupational asthma and the impact that it can have on an individual. Asthma and occupational asthma are very relevant today as the incidence is rising. In order to understand how occupational asthma occurs the process of becoming sensitised to an agent within the workplace will be discussed. The care study will look at what role pre-employment and post-placement health surveillance has with regards to the facilitation of employment. The allergy under discussion is the allergy to the complex platinum salts. Current literature surrounding this allergy is looked at to identify current thoughts on why individuals become sensitised and why some individuals develop the allergy and not others. Fitness to work is discussed and the role of occupational health in assessing fitness to work and the need for referral to specialists for diagnosis and prognosis so that the employee can plan his future 1.1 Background Asthma is...
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