Pneumoconiosis: inhalation and deposition of dust particles in the lung Flashcards
1
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Silica from sand, rock, or glass. Sandblasters at risk. “Rocky Quarry disease”.
A
Silicosis
2
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Asbestos leads to mesothelioma. Malignant tumor.
A
Asbestosis
3
Q
Iron dust
A
Siderosis
4
Q
Cotton dust. “Brown Lung”.
A
Byssinosis
5
Q
Black lung disease from miners. “Caplan’s syndrome” = anthracosis + RA
A
Anthracosis
6
Q
Endemic fungus around Mississippi or Ohio valleys. “Ohio Valley Fever” AKA “Mississinpi Valley fever.”
A
Histomycosis / Histoplasmosis
7
Q
Endemic fungus in deserts of Southwest. Aka “San Joaquin Valley fever” . Called ‘Valley fever’ in other states.
A
Coccidiomycosis
8
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Endemic fungus on Eastern seaboard: From Florida to Nova Scotia.
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Blastomycosis
