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- Silicosis Symptoms and Diagnosis | American Lung Association
Symptoms of silicosis usually appear after many years of exposure In early stages, symptoms are mild and include cough, sputum and progressive shortness of breath
- Learn About Silicosis - American Lung Association
Silicosis is an interstitial lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a common mineral found in many types of rock and soil Over time, exposure to silica particles causes permanent lung scarring, called pulmonary fibrosis
- Silicosis - American Lung Association
Silicosis is a type of pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a common mineral found in sand, quartz and many other types of rock Over time, exposure to silica particles causes scarring in the lungs
- Treating and Managing Silicosis - American Lung Association
There is no cure for silicosis and once the damage is done it cannot be reversed Treatment is focused on slowing down the progression of the disease and relieving symptoms
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Silicosis - American Lung Association
When you are diagnosed with silicosis, you and your loved ones are likely to have many concerns and questions You'll want to provide a complete exposure history and work together on making a plan for a team approach to manage silicosis
- Occupational Lung Disease | American Lung Association
Silicosis is caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a mineral found in sand, quartz, and many other types of rock Silicosis mainly affects workers exposed to silica dust in jobs such as construction and mining
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Medications - American Lung Association
Medication for pulmonary fibrosis depends on the type of PF Some types of medication include anti-fibrotic drugs for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, steroids, anti-acid medications and drugs to treat
- The Dangers of Silica Dust | American Lung Association
Lung volume reduction surgery will be considered in rare and severe situations However, unfortunately many times the lung damage is permanent, and though the cancer can be treated, nothing can be done to treat the underlying black lung or silicosis comorbidity What Can Be Done?
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