Chapter 4: Occupational lung Diseases Flashcards
Most occupational lung diseases are caused by what?
By repeated long term exposure.
When is Asbestosis condition caused?
When a person breathes in tiny asbestos fibers.
When a person keeps breathing Asbestos Fibers over time what happens?
Leads to scarring of the lungs and stiff lung tissue.
Asbestos condition is linked with what type of work?
With construction and shipyard work.
A person having Asbestos condition have a high risk of developing of what condition?
Mesothelioma.
What is Mesothelioma?
A tumor of the tissue that lines the pleura.
How does people get Mesothelioma?
They work where they inhaled Asbestos particles.
Is Mesothelioma benign or malignant?
Both benign and malignant.
What would be the treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma?
Surgery, Radiation, and Chemotherapy.
Pneumoconiosis or black lung disease is caused by?
By inhaling coal dust and is common in coal miners.
What does Pneumoconiosis do?
Causes inflammation and scarring of the lungs.
Silicosis is caused by what?
By breathing in silica dust.
Where is Silica dust found?
In sandblasting operations and glass manufacturing facilities.
What does Silicosis do to the body?
Causes scarring of the lungs and increases the risk for other lung diseases.
