Exposure to various substances can also worsen pre-existing asthma. People who work in isocyanate manufacturing, who use latex gloves, or who work in an indoor office environment are at higher risk for occupational asthma than the average US worker.
Exposure to various environmental factors can worsen existing asthma conditions. Individuals who work in hazardous environments, such as isocyanate manufacturing or with latex gloves, or are confined to indoor settings like offices, are more likely to develop occupational asthma than the average worker.