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Farmer's lung secondary prevention


Overview

The effective methods of secondary prevention include avoiding repetitive exposure to the offending agent, wearing a proper mask while working in the farms.

Secondary Prevention

The effective method of secondary prevention for Farmer’s lung disease include avoiding repetitive exposure to the offending agent, wearing a mask while working in farms, drying the hay properly, employing help to work in areas where the person is susceptible to get the hypersensitivity reaction.[1]

References

  1. Müller-Wening, D.; Neuhauss, M. (1998). “Protective effect of respiratory devices in farmers with occupational asthma”. European Respiratory Journal. 12 (3): 569–572. doi:10.1183/09031936.98.12030569. ISSN 0000-0000.

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