Occupational Lung Diseases PDF
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This document provides information on occupational lung diseases. It details various types of pneumoconiosis, including their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. The document also outlines the importance of preventative measures, particularly concerning the use of respirators in workplace settings.
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NEUMOCONIOSES P NEUMOCONIOSES P It is a general term given to any lung Diagnosis disease caused by a dusts that are Chest Xray b...
NEUMOCONIOSES P NEUMOCONIOSES P It is a general term given to any lung Diagnosis disease caused by a dusts that are Chest Xray breathed in and then deposited deep in the Chest CT scan lungs causing damage PFT It is considered as a occupational lung disease NEUMOCONIOSES P It is non neoplastic alteration of the lung Treatment This alteration results a pulmonary fibrosis There isn't any treatment that can remove the specks of mineral dust in your lungs NEUMOCONIOSES P Pneumoconiosis is a "chronic" lung Silicosis - Glass manufacturing, foundry disease, which means you'll need to work, stone cutting manage the symptoms over the long term Asbestosis - Shipbuilding, building The best way to prevent pneumoconiosis demolition) is to wear a respirator mask at work, which Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis will help keep mineral dust out of your lungs ILICOSIS S Manifestation Acute silicosis Dyspnea Fever Cough Weight loss Chronic silicosis Severe airflow obstruction Severe hypoxemia Right-sided heart failure SBESTOSIS A Manifestation Progressive dyspnea Persistent dry cough Mild to moderate chest pain Anorexia Weight loss Malaise Clubbing of fingers OAL WORKER’S PNEUMOCONIOSIS C Manifestation Chronic cough Dyspnea Expectoration of black or grey sputum
