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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]

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There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with occupational lung disease. However, useful laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of occupational lung disease include abnormal arterial blood gases, sputum analysis, and blood picture.

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References

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  3. Neghab M, Mohraz MH, Hassanzadeh J (2011). "Symptoms of respiratory disease and lung functional impairment associated with occupational inhalation exposure to carbon black dust". J Occup Health. 53 (6): 432–8. PMID 21996929.