Occupational Health Issues Learning Center

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The term " occupational disease " refers to those illnesses caused by exposures at the workplace. They should be separated, conceptually, from injuries that may also may occur at workplaces due to a variety of hazards.

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Asbestos Disease
Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is an infection, growth, or allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.
Allergic Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis.
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways and air sacs of the lungs.
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis describes the eye's reaction to allergy-causing substances like pollen and dander. It usually includes redness, tearing, and itching.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. It is the leading cause of poisoning death in the United States. This article discusses poisoning from...
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergies)
Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes, caused by airborne particles of dust, dander, or plant pollens in people who are allergic to these substances. Whe...

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