A computer based asthma hazard prediction model and new molecular weight agents in occupational asthma: Table 1

Given the high estimated prevalence and financial burden of occupational asthma (OA),1 ,2 prevention is a major concern. However, in the absence of a regulatory screening protocol, the respiratory sensitising potential of a chemical is usually only apparent when it has caused a human case of OA. The purpose of primary prevention is to detect hazardous agents before the occurrence of the issue, in order to avoid exposure of workers.3 Agius et al 4 have developed and validated a computer based asthma hazard prediction model to predict the potential of low molecular weight (LMW) organic agents to cause asthma …