Occupational asthma is a notifiable disease in Western Australia and is compensable. A worker with occupational asthma is entitled to vocational rehabilitation and income loss compensation. There is national mandatory reporting of occupational asthma. Forms are available from Asthma WA . Referral Respiratory and occupational health physicians can offer more complex diagnostic tests and possibly workplace interventions.
Early referral improves the chances of identifying the causative agent.
Confirmation of diagnosis. This is important if compensation is sought Identification of the allergen. This is important in planning adequate avoidance measures. Further advice regarding reducing the exposure or liaising with the workplace to reduce allergen exposure.