Pneumoconiosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dushka Riaz, MD

Overview

Patients with pneumoconiosis usually appear breathless. Physical examination of patients with pneumoconiosis is usually remarkable for cough, wheezing and shortness of breath with remote history of occupational exposure to some pathogenic material. [1]

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients is usually positive for wheezing on auscultation and tachypnea.

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References

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  2. Yang HY, Wang JD, Chen PC, Lee JJ (2010). "Pleural plaque related to asbestos mining in Taiwan". J Formos Med Assoc. 109 (12): 928–33. doi:10.1016/S0929-6646(10)60142-8. PMID 21195893.
  3. Perret JL, Plush B, Lachapelle P, Hinks TS, Walter C, Clarke P; et al. (2017). "Coal mine dust lung disease in the modern era". Respirology. 22 (4): 662–670. doi:10.1111/resp.13034. PMID 28370783.
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