Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis Flashcards
1
Q
coal worker’s pneumoconiosis
A
occupation lung disease
2
Q
risk factor
A
exposure to coal
3
Q
signs
A
simple pneumocystis
progressive massive fibrosis
4
Q
investigations
A
CXR - upper lobe fibrosis
spirometry - restrictive
5
Q
management
A
avoid exposure to coal
manage bronchitis