Occupational Lung diseases - Silicosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is silicosis?
A
lung fibrosis caused by inhalation of dust containing silica
2
Q
examples of occupations where you could acquire silicosis?
A
- stonemasons
- sand blasters
- potty
- ceramic workers
- foundry works
3
Q
what would a chest X-ray with someone with silicosis show?
A
- abnormalities
- distinctive CALCIFICATION around hilar lymph nodes (like egg shells calcification).
