1. PNEUMOCONIOSIS
Dr.Gururaj N A

2. Definition
Types
Pathogenesis
Signs and symptoms
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention

3. Definition
Fibrosis and scarring of the lungs secondary to repeated inhalation of dust associated with some occupation

4. Types Silicosis Anthracosis Asbestosis Byssinosis Bagassosis
Farmer’s lung

5. Pathogenesis Dust particles Lungs Inflammation chronic Elastic tissue
Fibrous tissue
Scarring of lungs

6. Signs and symptoms Pulmonary symptoms Dyspnoea
Cough with expectoration
Chest discomfort
Haemoptysis

7. General symptoms Ill health Restless sleep Loss of appetite
Loss of weight
Nails pale and bluish

8. Complications
Lung fibrosis
Lung cancer
Pleurisy
CHF
Cor pulmonale

9. Diagnosis History Clinical examination Exposure Years of exposure
Protective clothing used or not
Clinical examination

10. Investigations Chest X ray Pulmonary function test CT scan
Bronchoscopy with lung biopsy

11. Silicosis

12. Anthracosis

13. Asbestosis : pl. calcification

14. Asbestosis : Mesothelioma

15. Treatment Avoid further exposure Medical treatment Surgical treatment
Oxygen inhalation
Immunization
Antibiotics
Surgical treatment
Lung transplantation

16. Prevention Dust control Personal protection Periodic examination
Isolation and enclosure
Hydroblasting
Personal protection
Periodic examination
Legal measures

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