Chronic bronchitis Cystic fibrosis Emphysema Empyema Epilepsy Bronchiectasis Asthma Asbestosis Extrinsic allergic alveolitis Fibrosing alveolitis Sarcoidosis Silicosis Granulomatous lung disease ...

The 54-page guide defines an OLD, including silicosis, tuberculosis (TB), coal workers pneumoconiosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema) and asbestosis. It outlines that every ...

Martian dust contains hazardous substances like silica, perchlorates, nanophase iron oxides and toxic metals, which can cause severe respiratory diseases, thyroid dysfunction and cardiovascular issues ...

Martian dust storms can potentially cause respiratory issues and elevated risk of disease, making them yet another health hazard space agencies need to prepare for, according to new research by the ...

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To mark World TB Day the Minerals Council South Africa launched its Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Guide in multiple languages, that include in English, isiXhosa, Sesotho and ...

The future looks promising, but pneumoconiosis remains a public health concern. The implementation of prevention strategies and improving the quality of life of current patients should be a priority.

Methods In the follow-up period from 1946 to 2008, a total of 2336 underlying deaths from NMRDs occurred, including 715 deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and 975 deaths from ...

Each worker's work history was abstracted from the complete employment records in mine files. Diagnoses of silicosis were based on 1986 Chinese pneumoconiosis Roentgen diagnostic criteria, which ...