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Hello, i went to a family doctor because i was coughing for a long time. i don't know if this was the resason, but the caugh came after working close ?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Work related: Chronic cough can be a symptom of asthma. About 20% of adult onset asthma is related to an exposure at the workplace. Certain occupations have a higher risk of triggering occupational asthma. Lung function testing is an essential part of the evaluation for work related cough.

Answered 4/15/2013

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