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that there are TWO million workers in the United States employed in occupations at risk for the development of silicosis. These include miners, foundry workers, stonecutters, potters and ceramics workers, sandblasters, tunnel workers, and rock drillers.
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What are the symptoms of advanced silicosis?
Patients with advanced silicosis may have trouble sleeping and experience chest pain, hoarseness, and loss of appetite. Silicosis patients are at high risk for TB, and should be checked for the disease during the doctor's examination.
What is complicated silicosis?
Complicated. Patients with complicated silicosis have noticeable shortness of breath, weight loss, and extensive formation of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs. These patients are at risk for developing tuberculosis (TB).
What is silicosis?
Acute. Acute silicosis develops within six months to two years of intense exposure to silica. The patient loses a great deal of weight and is constantly short of breath. These patients are at severe risk of TB.
What is acute silicosis?
Acute. Acute silicosis develops within six months to two years of intense exposure to silica. The patient loses a great deal of weight and is constantly short of breath. These patients are at severe risk of TB.
What is the prognosis for silicosis?
Silicosis is currently incurable. The prognosis for patients with chronic silicosis is generally good. Acute silicosis, however, may progress rapidly to respiratory failure and death.
What parts of the body silicosis affects?
wich body parts and organs are affected by silicosis
How is silicosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis of silicosis is based on: A detailed occupational history. Chest x rays will usually show small round opaque areas in chronic silicosis; the round areas are larger in complicated and accelerated silicosis. bronchoscopy lung function tests
Is silicosis is a result of inhaling asbestos?
No, silicosis is the result of inhaling silica. Asbestosis is the result of inhaling asbestos.
Can silicosis cause cancer?
To the extent that silicosis can lead to tumor production, and the formation of tumors is thought to be a stepping-stone for carcinogenesis, yes, the occurrence of silicosis can herald in cell dedifferentiation, and thus cancer.
What is chronic silicosis?
Chronic. Chronic silicosis may take 15 or more years of exposure to develop. There is only mild impairment of lung functioning. Chronic silicosis may progress to more advanced forms.
What is accelerated silicosis?
Accelerated. This form of silicosis appears after 5-10 years of intense exposure. The symptoms are similar to those of complicated silicosis. Patients in this group often develop rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders.
Which people are most at risk of mesothelioma?
There are many people who are most at risk for mesothelioma. The people who are most at risk for mesothelioma are those who were exposed to asbestos at work.
