A 27-year-old veterinary surgeon develops occupational asthma from animal dander exposure. She is considering a career change. What advice should the

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A 27-year-old veterinary surgeon develops occupational asthma from animal dander exposure. She is considering a career change. What advice should the occupational health physician provide about her future employment?

Accepted Answer

She should be advised that some cross-reactivity exists between different animal allergens, and any future role should be assessed for potential animal allergen exposure

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She should avoid all biological hazards in future employment

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She can work in any other healthcare role without restriction

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She will never be able to work in any clinical role again

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Her asthma will resolve completely once she changes career

Occupational asthma and career change — DOccMed MCQ

A 27-year-old veterinary surgeon develops occupational asthma from animal dander exposure. She is considering a career change. What advice should the occupational health physician provide about her future employment?