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Damp building and occupational asthma — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOccupational DiseaseDamp building and occupational asthmaDOccMed

A 33-year-old office worker develops de novo asthma. She works in a modern office with no obvious chemical exposures. However, the building has had recurrent damp problems and visible mould growth in ceiling tiles. What is the most appropriate investigation?

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Correct answer: C — Serial PEF monitoring at and away from work to assess whether there is a work-related pattern, and environmental assessment for fungal contamination

Damp buildings with mould can cause occupational asthma through fungal spore exposure. Serial PEF monitoring is appropriate to establish the work-related pattern, and environmental assessment should identify and quantify fungal contamination.

Reference: COSHH; HSE Indoor Air Quality; Occupational Asthma Guidelines