Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Circular InstructionsCircular Instruction No. 184 - Compensation for Work Aggravated Asthma2. Diagnosis |
Diagnosis of work-aggravated asthma should meet the following factors (all 5):
| 1. | Medical history indicating pre-existing asthma or history of asthmatic symptoms, prior to the start of employment or exposure to the known aggravating agent. |
| 2. | Presence of work related exposures preceding and/or associated with the onset of an asthmatic attack or the worsening of symptoms. |
| 3. | Presence of work-related factors known to aggravate asthma symptoms (e.g. cold air, dusty work, chemical or biological irritants, indoor air pollutants, physically strenuous work, second-hand smoke). |
| 4. | Increase in symptoms or medication requirements, or documentation of work-related changes in PEFR or FEV1 after start of employment or occupational exposure. |
| 5. | Presence of reversible airflow obstruction and/or non-specific bronchial hyper-responsiveness on pulmonary function testing. |
The Medical Officers in the Compensation Office will determine if the diagnosis of work- aggravated asthma was made according to acceptable medical standards.