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pneumoconiosis
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A quick definition of pneumoconiosis:
Term: PNEUMOCONIOSIS
Definition: Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in dust particles, usually from working in coal mines. It can cause breathing problems and damage to the lungs. The disease may not show up until after a person has stopped working in the mine. There are different types of pneumoconiosis, including black-lung disease, which is caused by coal dust. Clinical pneumoconiosis is a medical condition caused by coal dust exposure, while legal pneumoconiosis is a chronic lung disease related to coal-mine employment.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Pneumoconiosis is a chronic lung disease caused or worsened by exposure to coal dust during coal mining. It can lead to respiratory and pulmonary impairments and is usually not noticeable until after exposure has ended.
Examples: Clinical pneumoconiosis is any medical condition caused by coal dust exposure while working in a coal mine. Some examples include:
- Silicosis or silicotuberculosis
- Massive pulmonary fibrosis
- Anthrosilicosis
These conditions are characterized by the permanent buildup of particulate matter in the lungs, which causes fibrotic reactions in the lung tissue. This can lead to chronic restrictive or obstructive pulmonary disease or impairment.