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*[[Wheeze]] and [[crackles]] in lung auscultation
*[[Wheeze]] and [[crackles]] in lung auscultation
== <u>What causes Caplan Syndrome?</u>
1.[[Caplan's Syndrome|Caplan Syndrome]] mainly happen in coal miners with [[Rheumatoid Arthritis]] and [[pneumoconiosis]] associated with mining dusts as [[silica]], [[asbestos]] and coal.
2. There can be a possible [[genetic]] [[predisposition]] but still no conclusive study is found. 3. [[Smoking]] plays a role of an aggravating factor. ==


==Who is at Highest Risk?==
==Who is at Highest Risk?==

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Overview

What are the signs and symptoms of Caplan Syndrome

Caplan syndrome is commonly found in coal miners with rheumatoid arthritis.

Who is at Highest Risk?

Diagnosis

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?

Treatment Options

Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?

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Prevention

What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible Complications

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm

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