Occupational lung disease
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Coalworker's pneumoconiosis; coal worker pneumoconiosis; lung melanosis; anthracosis; black lung disease
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Coalworker's pneumoconiosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | EKG | Chest X ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
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