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What is Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis
Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis is a chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation and retention of coal mine dust in the lungs. It primarily affects the alveoli and the surrounding interstitial tissue, where gas exchange…
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FAQ about Silicosis
This FAQ explains the most common questions people ask about silicosis, a preventable but serious lung disease caused by breathing in crystalline silica dust. It covers what silicosis is, why it develops, how it…
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Causes of Silicosis
Silicosis is caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust, a very small form of mineral dust that can reach the deepest parts of the lungs. Once these particles settle there, they provoke a chronic…
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Symptoms of Silicosis
Silicosis causes a combination of shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, and reduced exercise tolerance , and these symptoms come from the way inhaled crystalline silica injures the lungs and triggers scarring. The disease…
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Symptoms of Acute bronchitis
What are the symptoms of acute bronchitis? The condition most often produces a cough, mucus production, chest discomfort, wheezing, and a sense of irritation deep in the airways, often with fatigue and mild fever.…
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What is Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the bronchi, the air passages that carry air from the trachea into the lungs. In this condition, the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes irritated and swollen,…
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FAQ about Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness that mainly affects infants and young children. It can cause concern because breathing can become noisy or difficult quite quickly, especially in babies under two years old. This…