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Occupational Lung Diseases
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Silicosis
Exposures: Inhalation of silica dust; Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain; Preventive Measures: Use of respiratory protection, wet drilling techniques, regular health surveillance.
Berylliosis (Chronic Beryllium Disease)
Exposures: Beryllium particles; Symptoms: Chronic cough, weight loss, fatigue; Preventive Measures: Air filtration systems, regular medical screenings, limiting exposure.
Hard Metal Lung Disease
Exposures: Dust from hard metals like cobalt; Symptoms: Wheezing, dyspnea, cough; Preventive Measures: Substitution of cobalt materials, local exhaust ventilation, medical surveillance.
Popcorn Worker's Lung (Bronchiolitis Obliterans)
Exposures: Diacetyl (artificial butter flavoring); Symptoms: Persistent dry cough, wheezing, shortness of breath; Preventive Measures: Proper ventilation, respiratory protection, reducing diacetyl exposure.
Flock Worker's Lung
Exposures: Nylon flock dust; Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough; Preventive Measures: Air quality control, respiratory protection, worker education and health programs.
Asbestosis
Exposures: Asbestos fibers; Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chronic cough; Preventive Measures: Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), regular health monitoring, minimizing exposure.
Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease)
Exposures: Coal dust; Symptoms: Cough, black sputum, shortness of breath; Preventive Measures: Adequate ventilation, dust monitoring, PPE usage.
Talcosis
Exposures: Talc dust; Symptoms: Dyspnea, chronic cough, chest pain; Preventive Measures: Local exhaust ventilation, PPE usage, engineering controls to reduce dust levels.
Welder's Lung
Exposures: Welding fumes and gases; Symptoms: Siderosis, chronic cough, dyspnea; Preventive Measures: Use of welding helmets with air purification, regular health assessments, proper ventilation.
Byssinosis (Brown Lung Disease)
Exposures: Cotton dust; Symptoms: Chest tightness, wheezing, chronic cough; Preventive Measures: Improved ventilation, use of masks, regular work breaks.
Farmer's Lung
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.
Bagassosis
Exposures: Sugar cane dust; Symptoms: Cough, weight loss, chest pains; Preventive Measures: Efficient extraction ventilation, PPE like masks, regular health check-ups.
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP)
Exposures: Mold, bacteria, animal proteins; Symptoms: Fever, chills, cough; Preventive Measures: Avoidance of known allergens, wearing protective masks, maintaining clean working environments.
Pneumoconiosis
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.
Chromium Poisoning
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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