Med. Pr. 2012;63(2):217-228 |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - WORK-RELATED DISEASE |
PRZEWLEKŁA OBTURACYJNA CHOROBA PŁUC – |
Marta Wiszniewska Agnieszka Lipińska-Ojrzanowska Krzysztof Ziemba Jolanta Walusiak-Skorupa Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera, Łódź |
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be induced by hazardous agents present in the work environment. It is estimated that employment in exposure to dust and irritant gases is responsible for 10 to 20% of COPD cases. The paper reviews the etiology (particularly the occupational risk factors) of the disease, its clinical symptoms, and diagnostic procedures. The significance of COPD in occupational medicine, especially in terms of prophylactic care of workers is also presented. Med Pr 2012;63(2):217-228
Key words
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, risk factors, occupational exposure, medical certification