Caplans syndrome secondary 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

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Caplan's syndrome include limited exposure to respirable mine dust, personal respirable dust monitor can be used by the miners to monitor dust in their breathing zones, a regular medical screening to detect pneumoconiosis in the early stages, smoking cessation, and medical counseling.

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Caplan's syndrome include:

• Limited exposure to the respirable mine dust
• Regular medical screening
• Smoking cessation