Caplans syndrome (patient information)
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Overview
What are the signs and symptoms of Caplan Syndrome
Caplan syndrome is commonly found in coal miners with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Painful joints
- Morning stiffness
- Tender, swollen metacarpophalangeal joints and proximal interphalangeal joints
- Rheumatoid nodules
- Wheeze and crackles in lung auscultation
1.Caplan Syndrome mainly happen in coal miners with Rheumatoid Arthritis and pneumoconiosis associated with mining dusts as silica, asbestos and coal.
2. There can be a possible genetic predisposition but still no conclusive study is found.
3. Smoking plays a role of an aggravating factor.
Who is at Highest Risk?
Diagnosis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Treatment Options
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