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Introduction: Silicosis

Silicosis: An occupation lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Silicosis is available below.

Symptoms of Silicosis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Silicosis

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  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Handbook of Diseases"
  • "Handbook of Diseases"

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Silicosis

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Causes of Silicosis

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Prognosis for Silicosis

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Reseach about Silicosis

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Clinical Trials for Silicosis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

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Prevention of Silicosis

Prevention information for Silicosis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Silicosis.

  • Dust suppression
  • Breathing equipment

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Definitions of Silicosis:

Pneumoconiosis due to the inhalation of dust of stone, sand, or flint containing silicon dioxide, with formation of generalized, nodular fibrotic changes in both lungs. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)

A lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate - (Source - WordNet 2.1)


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