Caplans syndrome primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: , Sharmi Biswas, M.B.B.S

Overview

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of Caplan Syndrome but limiting the exposure to inhalable dust might reduce the incidence.

Primary Prevention

The primary preventive measure for Caplan syndrome is

• Reducing exposure to inorganic dust as silica, asbestos.