Occupational Lung Diseases & Psychological workplace hazard

Question 1

what is pneumoconiosis ?

Answer 1

are a group of chronic lung diseases caused by long-term exposure to respirable particles of mineral dust

Question 2

which lung diseases fall under the umbrella of pneumoconiosis ?

Answer 2

silicosis
asbestosis
coal worker pneumoconiosis

Question 3

what type of pattern is shown on pulmonary function tests with pneumoconiosis ?

Answer 3

restrictive patterns

Question 4

what type of exposure causes silicosis ?

Answer 4

exposure to silica in mining, glass industry, ceramic, pottery or sandblasting

Question 5

what is the X-ray appearance of silicosis ?

Answer 5

1. nodular opacities of varying size more at the upper fields of the lungs
2. there may be hilar LN calcifications, egg shell appearance

Question 6

what complications are commonly associated with silicosis ?

Answer 6

TB
Cor-pulmonale
bronchogenic carcinoma

Question 7

where is the exposure of asbestosis commonly found ?

Answer 7

manufacturing of car brakes
insulation
cement or roofing

Question 8

what kind of symptoms are associated with asbestosis ?

Answer 8

signs of lung fibrosis ( fine crepitations at the base of the lung due to fibrosis )

Question 9

what is the x-ray image of asbestosis ?

Answer 9

1. opacities at the base of the lung, tenting the diaphragm

2. pleural thickening

Question 10

what are the complications associated with asbestosis ?

Answer 10

cor-pulmonale

mesothelioma

Question 11

what are the types of CWP ?

Answer 11

1. simple coal worker pneumoconiosis
2. progressive massive fibrosis
3. caplan syndrome

Question 12

what is the difference in x-ray images of simple coal workers pneumoconiosis and progressive massive fibrosis ?

Answer 12

simple coal worker :
small regular opacities
progressive massive fibrosis:
larger opacities with central necrosis

Question 13

what are the characteristics of caplans syndrome ?

Answer 13

nodular opacities in the right lung along with rheumatoid arthritis

Question 14

what are the clinical forms of hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?

Answer 14

acute

chronic

Question 15

what is the difference in presentation between the acute and chronic form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis ?

Answer 15

acute shows flu like symptoms

chronic has restrictive patterns mainly on lung functions along with impaired gas transfer

Question 16

what test can be used to diagnose occupational asthma ?

Answer 16

through challenge test

Question 17

what are the three dimensions that characterize burnout syndrome ?

Answer 17

1. emotional exhaustion
2. depersonalisation detachment
3. sense of incompetence