Asthma in livestock farmers

Symptoms

There is a high prevalence of respiratory symptoms such as phlegm, shortness of breath, wheezing, and cough in poultry farmers.

Allergic rhinitis is very common among poultry farmers.

Due to the high prevalence of respiratory symptoms in farmers, it is necessary to mechanize agricultural methods and improve the level of health awareness of farmers by implementing appropriate educational programs.

Acute and chronic respiratory disease symptoms are common in poultry farms due to exposure to live birds in the enclosed building.

Cough and wheezing are caused by inhaling organic dust in people over time.

Approximately 20% of farm workers suffer from acute respiratory problems.