A workforce-based study of occupational exposures and asthma symptoms in cleaning workers

Abstract

Cleaning work in places with high demand for disinfection, high cleaning standards and use of cleaning products containing respiratory irritants is associated with higher risk of asthma symptoms. This suggests irritants have an important role in cleaning-related asthma.

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