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Silicosis is an irreversible condition with no cure. Treatment options currently focus on alleviating the symptoms and preventing complications. | Silicosis is an irreversible condition with no cure. Treatment options currently focus on alleviating the symptoms and preventing complications. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
The best way to prevent silicosis is to identify work-place activities that produce crystalline silica dust and then to eliminate or control the dust. Water spray is often used where dust emanates. Dust can also be controlled through dry air filtering. | The best way to prevent silicosis is to identify work-place activities that produce crystalline silica dust and then to eliminate or control the dust. Water spray is often used where dust emanates. Dust can also be controlled through dry air filtering. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Silicosis is an irreversible condition with no cure. Treatment options currently focus on alleviating the symptoms and preventing complications.
Primary Prevention
The best way to prevent silicosis is to identify work-place activities that produce crystalline silica dust and then to eliminate or control the dust. Water spray is often used where dust emanates. Dust can also be controlled through dry air filtering.