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Occupational lung disease secondary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of occupational lung disease include cessation of smoking and exposure, and routine screening including skin prick tests, questionnaires, and spirometry.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

  • Effective measures for the secondary prevention of occupational lung disease include:[1]
    • Routine health assessments including;
    • Smoking cessation
    • Exposure elimination
    • Exposure limitation
References

References

  1. ↑ “A physician’s guide to asbestos-related diseases. Council on Scientific Affairs”. JAMA. 252 (18): 2593–7. 1984. PMID 6492343.

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