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Silicosis

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Exposures: Inhalation of silica dust; Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain; Preventive Measures: Use of respiratory protection, wet drilling techniques, regular health surveillance.

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Berylliosis (Chronic Beryllium Disease)

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Exposures: Beryllium particles; Symptoms: Chronic cough, weight loss, fatigue; Preventive Measures: Air filtration systems, regular medical screenings, limiting exposure.

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Hard Metal Lung Disease

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Exposures: Dust from hard metals like cobalt; Symptoms: Wheezing, dyspnea, cough; Preventive Measures: Substitution of cobalt materials, local exhaust ventilation, medical surveillance.

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Popcorn Worker's Lung (Bronchiolitis Obliterans)

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Exposures: Diacetyl (artificial butter flavoring); Symptoms: Persistent dry cough, wheezing, shortness of breath; Preventive Measures: Proper ventilation, respiratory protection, reducing diacetyl exposure.

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Flock Worker's Lung

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Exposures: Nylon flock dust; Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough; Preventive Measures: Air quality control, respiratory protection, worker education and health programs.

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Asbestosis

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Exposures: Asbestos fibers; Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chronic cough; Preventive Measures: Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), regular health monitoring, minimizing exposure.

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Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease)

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Exposures: Coal dust; Symptoms: Cough, black sputum, shortness of breath; Preventive Measures: Adequate ventilation, dust monitoring, PPE usage.

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Talcosis

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Exposures: Talc dust; Symptoms: Dyspnea, chronic cough, chest pain; Preventive Measures: Local exhaust ventilation, PPE usage, engineering controls to reduce dust levels.

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Welder's Lung

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Exposures: Welding fumes and gases; Symptoms: Siderosis, chronic cough, dyspnea; Preventive Measures: Use of welding helmets with air purification, regular health assessments, proper ventilation.

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Byssinosis (Brown Lung Disease)

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Exposures: Cotton dust; Symptoms: Chest tightness, wheezing, chronic cough; Preventive Measures: Improved ventilation, use of masks, regular work breaks.

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Farmer's Lung

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Exposures: Moldy hay, crops, and grains; Symptoms: Cough, fever, shortness of breath; Preventive Measures: Good ventilation, use of respiratory protective equipment, dry storing of agricultural products.

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Bagassosis

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Exposures: Sugar cane dust; Symptoms: Cough, weight loss, chest pains; Preventive Measures: Efficient extraction ventilation, PPE like masks, regular health check-ups.

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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP)

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Exposures: Mold, bacteria, animal proteins; Symptoms: Fever, chills, cough; Preventive Measures: Avoidance of known allergens, wearing protective masks, maintaining clean working environments.

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Pneumoconiosis

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Exposures: Inhalation of various dust particles; Symptoms: Progressing shortness of breath, cough with phlegm; Preventive Measures: Dust control, using PPE, regulatory compliance with exposure limits.

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Chromium Poisoning

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Exposures: Chromium compounds; Symptoms: Nasal irritation, asthma-like symptoms, wheezing; Preventive Measures: Use of PPE, proper work process to minimize dust, frequent medical examinations.

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