Silicosis

Interstitial lung disease is the name for a large group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis.Breathing in dust or other particles in the air is responsible for some types of interstitial lung diseases. Specific types includeBlack lung disease among coal miners, from inhaling coal dustFarmer's lung, from inhaling farm dustAsbestosis, from inhaling asbestos fibersSiderosis, from inhaling iron from mines or welding fumesSilicosis, from inhaling silica dustOther causes include autoimmune diseases or occupational exposures to molds, gases, or fumes. Some types of interstitial lung disease have no known cause.Treatment depends on the type of exposure and the stage of the disease. It may involve medicines, oxygen therapy, or a lung transplant in severe cases.

Disease Alternative Name

interstitial lung diseases

interstitial pneumonitis

pneumoconiosis

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Dr. Namit Mathur

Internal Medicine

Pt. a case of old pulm koch's with mine worker(silicosis). Presented with C/o SOB (NYHA III) a/w cough and expectoration...See More

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Deeksha Dhingra

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Egg shell calcification in chest X ray of patient suffering from silicosis, the most common chronic occupational lung di...See More

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Golam Mortuza

MBBS Student

VERY INTERESTING CASE : SPUTUM +, CBNAAT - ...................................................................................................... 38M Took ATD full course thrice in last 2 Yrs for Smear positive TB. 1st (Cat I) : End trea...See More

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Dr. V.g. Kothandapani

1. 59 yrs male in cement industry whose CXR ON ROUTINE CHECK SHOEWED UNILATERAL PARENCHYMAL OPACITIES ON RIGHT SIDE....O...See More

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Dr. Nihal Ahmad

Unani Medicine

A 76-year-old man presented to the pulmonology department with complaints of worsening dyspnea and cough for 6 months. ...See More

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Dr. Nihal Ahmad

Unani Medicine

Thanks to all for your valuable response.

Dr. Nihal Ahmad

Unani Medicine

Effects of talc powder on human health is a concern as it has many chemical components. Cases of carcinoma of the lung in women were reported with the use of talcum powder. Exposure to talc free of silica and asbestos causes both pneumocon...See More

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