What is the treatment for black lung?

Answer 1

Short answer, no.

Pneumoconiosis's are treated for the symptoms they present.

Relieving respiratory symptoms, managing hypoxia, and cor pulmonale, and to avoid respiratory tract irritants and infections.

Respiratory therapy techniques may be used, ie; controlled coughing, chest percussion, and vibration to help remove secretions, aerosol therapy, inhaled mucolytics, and intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB).

Check with your doctor, you may increase fluid intake (3qts. daily), or use diuretics, cardiac glycosides, and salt restriction may be indicated for cor pulmonale. Oxygen administration may be indicated for hypoxemia.

Answer 2

There is no cure for black lung, but there are a few treatment options that can provide relief of the symptoms. These options include avoiding further exposure to coal or carbon dust, oxygen therapy, and the use of corticosteroids to ease the inflammation of the lungs.

Answer 3

the simple way to prevent black lung disease is to simply wear a mask so that inhalant of coaldust does not occur :)

Answer 4

There is no treatment or cure for this condition, although it is possible to treat complications such as lung infections and cor pulmonale. Further exposure to coal dust must be stopped.

Answer 5

No