Pneumoconiosis Flashcards
1
Q
pneumoconiosis
A
inhalation and deposition of dust particles in the lung
2
Q
silicosis
A
silica from sand, rock or glass
sandblasters at risk
“Rocky Quarry Disease”
3
Q
Asbestosis
A
asbestos leads to mesothelioma
Malignant Tumor
4
Q
Siderosis
A
Iron Dust
5
Q
Byssinosis
A
Cotton Dust
“BROWN LUNG”
6
Q
Antrhacosis
A
black lung disease from miners
“Caplan’s Syndrome”= antrhacosis + RA
7
Q
Histomycosis/Histoplasmosis
A
endemic fungus around Mississippi or Ohio valleys
“ohio valley fever”
“Mississippi valley fever”
8
Q
coccidiomycosis
A
endemic fungus in deserts of southwest
“San Joaquin Valley fever”
“Valley fever”
9
Q
Blastomycosis
A
endemic fungus of Eastern Seaboard:
From Florida to Nova Scotia
