A 34-year-old man with seasonal work in a flour mill presents with cough and wheeze that improve on days off and holidays. Spirometry confirms reversi...

Question

A 34-year-old man with seasonal work in a flour mill presents with cough and wheeze that improve on days off and holidays. Spirometry confirms reversible airflow obstruction. What is the most appropriate management step?

Accepted Answer

Advise removal from exposure and refer to occupational health

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Prescribe high-dose oral Prednisolone long term

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Advise wearing a simple paper mask only

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Reassure that this is benign and needs no action

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Issue a fit note for permanent incapacity without assessment

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Occupational asthma

A 34-year-old man with seasonal work in a flour mill presents with cough and wheeze that improve on days off and holidays. Spirometry confirms reversible airflow obstruction. What is the most appropriate management step?