DATE RECORDED: September 14, 2016 at 1 pm ET
PRESENTED BY: Robert Harrison, M.D., M.P.H.
Continuing Education Credit To receive CME* or CNE credit after viewing this webinar, you must:
Complete the Participant Evaluation associated with this webinar Send an email with your first and last name stating which webinar you completed to contedu@migrantclinician.org Description Ricardo is a 35 year old man from Oaxaca, Mexico who mixes flour and other ingredients to make pizza at a local restaurant. In the last five years he has experienced progressive wheezing, cough and shortness of breath at work. Laboratory testing suggests new-onset asthma caused by flour dust. Ricardo is unable to return to his job and has filed for workers compensation.
This is an important issue for all workers, but especially for vulnerable workers who may work in industries with conditions that exacerbate asthma symptoms. This includes janitorial workers, farmworkers, and those working in meat processing plants. An estimated 40% of adults with asthma report that work has caused or aggravated the condition, yet only 28% have discussed their concerns about work with their doctor. Health care providers should be aware of the approaches to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition. This interactive webinar will use case studies to discuss the link between work and asthma. It will also equip clinicians with the tools necessary to identify and manage work-related asthma with a particular emphasis on vulnerable workers and strategies for mitigating their unique challenges.
Learning Objectives Understand the link between asthma and the work environment Identify strategies for recognizing and managing work-related asthma Familiarize yourself with the clinical resources related to work-related asthma Further Reading This material will be produced under grant number SH-27640-15-60-F-48-SH5 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It will not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
