Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis Flashcards

1
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What causes Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis?

A

Inhalation of coal dust particles.

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Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis

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Inhaled dust particles ingested by macrophages which die & release their enzymes causing fibrosis.

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Is there any impairment of lung function with simple pneumoconiosis?

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No impairment of lung function

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4
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What pneumoconiosis is often associated with COPD?

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Simple

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5
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Fibrosis in complicated pneumoconiosis

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Progressive massive fibrosis

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6
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What condition is caused by coal dust + smoking?

A

Chronic bronchitis

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7
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Caplan’s Syndrome

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Pneumoconiosis in coal workers with rheumatoid arthritis.

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8
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What does caplans syndrome cause?

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Pulmonary nodules.

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Symptoms

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Dyspnoea, cough, weight loss, wheeze, barrel chest.

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Signs

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Crackles on auscultation, areas of dullness on percussion, cyanosis, clubbing.

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11
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CXR for Caplan’s syndrome

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Bilateral peripheral nodules.

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12
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Investigations

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CXR & Spirometry

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Complications

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Pulmonary fibrosis

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14
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Lifestyle changes for treatment

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Smoking cessation & removal of occupational exposure.

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