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- Silicosis - American Lung Association
Silicosis is a type of pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a common mineral found in sand, quartz and many other types of rock Over time, exposure to silica particles causes scarring in the lungs
- Silicosis Symptoms and Diagnosis | American Lung Association
Symptoms of silicosis can appear from a few weeks to many years after exposure to silica dust Symptoms typically worsen over time as scarring in the lungs occurs
- Learn About Silicosis - American Lung Association
Learn About Silicosis Silicosis (sil-eh-KOH-sis) is a serious lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a mineral found in many types of rock, sand, and soil – usually over a long period of time
- Treating and Managing Silicosis - American Lung Association
Managing Silicosis To keep the disease from getting worse, you need to eliminate any further exposure to silica This often means you will need to change jobs Other lung irritants, such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, allergens and smoke, should also be avoided to the extent possible
- Preventing Silicosis - American Lung Association
Silicosis can be prevented by avoiding breathing in silica dust Employers in the United States are required by law to protect their workers from silica The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set safety standards to help workers avoid the disease: To fit correctly, you cannot
- Newly Diagnosed with Silicosis? | American Lung Association
After you’ve learned what silicosis is, you might be wondering, now what? Step 1: Make sure you are being treated by a pulmonologist who has expertise in pulmonary fibrosis You can ask your primary care provider for a referral, call the Lung HelpLine at 800-LUNG-USA for assistance finding a specialist or search the list of assembled by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Step 2: Review
- Occupational Lung Disease | American Lung Association
Occupational or work-related lung diseases are lung conditions that have been caused or made worse by long-term exposure to certain irritants in the workplace
- The Dangers of Silica Dust | American Lung Association
Silica is the most abundant mineral in the earth’s crust Unfortunately, breathing in silica dust caused by chipping, cutting, drilling, or grinding soil, granite, slate, sandstone or other natural materials can lead to chronic lung disease
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