The Role of Work and Occupational Factors in the Development of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Abstract

PTE usually occurs as a complication of DVT. VTE develops through the interaction of individual risk factors and environmental factors. Occupational Diseases are diseases in which a work-specific cause-effect, effect-reaction relationship can be demonstrated. Work-related diseases are diseases in which many causal factors and other risk factors that exist in the workplace play a role. In fact, occupational and environmental risks also play a role in the formation of PTE, but research on this subject is quite limited. In PTE patients, occupational history and work conditions should be learned thoroughly in the anamnesis. People with a history of PTE should be enabled to work without being exposed to the risks that may cause or increase PTE during starting and returning to work. For this reason, while researching, we investigated the work and occupational reasons that may cause PTE and VTE. Relevant literatures were reviewed. Although there is not enough research, the literature we found shows that air pollution and exhaust emissions, working at high altitudes, long-term inactivity of drivers, pilots, and desk workers, chemicals exposed at work, and Covid-19 infection may be work-related reasons that can increase the risk of PTE and DVT. As a result, research and case reports on the subject are few and insufficient. For this, new research and case reports are needed. In cases, occupational exposure history should be well learned and its relationship with PTE or VTE should be thoroughly investigated. In order to prevent new PTE cases that may occur, occupational PTE cases should be reported and necessary precautions should be taken.