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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of occupational lung disease include smoking, genetic susceptibility, cardiovascular disease, and frequency, intensity and duration of exposure.

Risk Factors

• The higher the duration, frequency and intensity of exposure leads to an increased risk in developing occupational lung disease
• Common risk factors in the development of occupational lung disease include:
  • Smoking
    • Weakens the immune system and leaves the body defenseless against inhaled substances
  • Cardiovascular disease
    • Also causes immunocompromisation
  • Pre-existing lung disease
    • Also causes immunocompromisation
  • Alcohol use
    • Also causes immunocompromisation
  • Genetics
    • Explains the variability in symptoms, presentation, susceptibility and progression
  • Obesity
    • Higher risk of asthma and cardiovascular disease