Work-related asthma is a debilitating and sometimes fatal disease. One in seven U.S. adults suffers from work-related asthma, according to American Thoracic Society estimates. More than 300 substances used in the workplace are known to either cause asthma in healthy workers or aggravate asthma in those who already have the condition.

Work-related asthma can be prevented. New Jersey law requires physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses to report work-related asthma cases for proper public health follow-up. Our Web site provides many resources for health professionals, working adults with asthma, and employers in New Jersey.