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The condition occurs in miners (especially those working in [[anthracite]] coal-mines), [[asbestosis]], [[silicosis]] and other pneumoconioses. There is probably also a genetic predisposition and [[smoking]] is thought to be an aggravating factor. | The condition occurs in miners (especially those working in [[anthracite]] coal-mines), [[asbestosis]], [[silicosis]] and other pneumoconioses. There is probably also a genetic predisposition and [[smoking]] is thought to be an aggravating factor. | ||
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Overview
Causes
Caplan syndrome is caused by breathing in coal mining dust. This causes inflammation and can lead to the development of many small lung lumps (nodules) and mild asthma-like airway disease.
The condition occurs in miners (especially those working in anthracite coal-mines), asbestosis, silicosis and other pneumoconioses. There is probably also a genetic predisposition and smoking is thought to be an aggravating factor.