Occupational lung disease
Template:Coal worker's pneumoconiosis
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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
Classification
Diseases arising from exposure to such chemicals,
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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