Work-Related Asthma and Its Impact on Quality of Life and Work Productivity.

Background: The impact of work-related asthma (WRA) on quality of life (QoL) and work productivity remains largely neglected/uncertain despite its high prevalence.

Objective: To investigate the association of WRA with QoL and work productivity as compared with subjects with non-WRA and those without asthma and rhinitis.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among workers during their periodic occupational health visit in Belgium.