Occupational Lung Disease

💊Treatment Options

• 1There is no cure for the lung scarring caused by many occupational lung diseases
• 2so treatment focuses on relieving symptoms
• 3slowing disease progression
• 4and preventing further exposure to the causative substance
• 5which is the single most important step once diagnosed. Medications such as bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids help manage airway symptoms in occupational asthma and related conditions
• 6and supplemental oxygen therapy may be needed in advanced disease with significantly reduced lung function. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs
• 7including supervised exercise and breathing techniques
• 8help maximize remaining lung function and quality of life.