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Overview
Pneumoconiosis is caused by the inhalation of airborne dust and fibers that are either organic or inorganic. The specific cause depends on the specific pneumoconiosis. [1]
Causes
Common Causes
Common causes of oneumoconiosis may include: [2] [3] [4]
- Silicosis - silica
- Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
- Asbestosis - asbestos fibers
- Berylliosis - beryllium dust
Less Common Causes
Less common causes of pneumoconiosis include: [2] [3] [4]
- Talcosis - talc
- Siderosis - iron
- Hard metal pneumoconiosis
References
- ↑ Farzaneh MR, Jamshidiha F, Kowsarian S (2010). "Inhalational lung disease". Int J Occup Environ Med. 1 (1): 11–20. PMID 23022777.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stark P, Jacobson F, Shaffer K (1992). "Standard imaging in silicosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis". Radiol Clin North Am. 30 (6): 1147–54. PMID 1410305.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Baur X, Woitowitz HJ, Budnik LT, Egilman D, Oliver C, Frank A; et al. (2017). "Asbestos, asbestosis, and cancer: The Helsinki criteria for diagnosis and attribution. Critical need for revision of the 2014 update". Am J Ind Med. 60 (5): 411–421. doi:10.1002/ajim.22709. PMID 28409857.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chong S, Lee KS, Chung MJ, Han J, Kwon OJ, Kim TS (2006). "Pneumoconiosis: comparison of imaging and pathologic findings". Radiographics. 26 (1): 59–77. doi:10.1148/rg.261055070. PMID 16418244.