Symptoms & Signs
- Chest tightness
- Cough
- Wheezing
Symptoms will get worse at the beginning of the work week, and then improve while you are away from the workplace, or later in the work week.
Diagnosis & Tests
Your health care provider will take a detailed medical history, and will ask many questions to try to find out whether your symptoms relate to certain exposures or times of exposure. The health care provider will also do a physical exam, with special attention to the lungs. Other tests include:
- Chest x-ray
- Pulmonary function tests
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Review Date : 7/15/2008
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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