TY - JOUR
T1 - Update on respiratory disease from coal mine and silica dust
AU - Cohen, Robert
AU - Velho, Valerie
PY - 2002/12
Y1 - 2002/12
N2 - Coal mine and silica dust cause significant respiratory disease in spite of modem dust control regulations. Susceptible individuals in exposed populations may develop fibrosing lung disease, obstructive airways disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, or lung cancer. A careful occupational history that elicits exposure to respiratory hazards is the cornerstone of an accurate diagnosis. Treatment involves removal from exposure, supportive care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and when disabling disease is present, assistance obtaining compensation.
AB - Coal mine and silica dust cause significant respiratory disease in spite of modem dust control regulations. Susceptible individuals in exposed populations may develop fibrosing lung disease, obstructive airways disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, or lung cancer. A careful occupational history that elicits exposure to respiratory hazards is the cornerstone of an accurate diagnosis. Treatment involves removal from exposure, supportive care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and when disabling disease is present, assistance obtaining compensation.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0272-5231(02)00026-6
DO - 10.1016/S0272-5231(02)00026-6
M3 - Review article
C2 - 12512167
AN - SCOPUS:0036951239
SN - 0272-5231
VL - 23
SP - 811
EP - 826
JO - Clinics in Chest Medicine
JF - Clinics in Chest Medicine
IS - 4
ER -
