My son was working on a farm, for a period of about 3 months. He was exposed to chemicals. He has started having breathing problems. His lung performance has dropped from 640 to about 320. Hes very concerned but the doctors have so far only prescribed inhalers and more recently are suggesting he goes for an Xray. His symptoms have now been ongoing for about 3 to 4 months. My son is an athlete but can now only walk on a tread mill before getting out of breath.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your son was fit and healthy before this work. After 3 months of work, he is deteriorating which is proved on breathometer readings. So possibility of occupational lung disease (OLD) is more likely in his case. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, PUT (Pulmonary Function Test) and CT thorax. All these will help to determine severity of lung disease. Based on severity, decision about continuation or discontinuation of job is decided. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.