Pneumoconiosis: Inhalation & Deposition of dust particles in lungs Flashcards
1
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Silicosis
A
Silica from sand, rock or glass. Sandblasters at risk
“Rocky Quarry Disease”
2
Q
Asbestosis
A
Asbestos leads to mesothelioma (malignant tumor)
Bottom lung field on x-ray is completely filled
3
Q
Siderosis
A
Iron dust
AKA steal mill disease
AKA Iron miners disease
4
Q
Byssinosis
A
Cotton Dust “Brown Lung”
5
Q
Anthracosis
A
Black lung disease from miners
“Caplan’s Syndrome” = Anthracosis (Coal) + RA ( West VA and Pennsylvania m/c)
6
Q
Histomycosis/ Histoplasmosis
A
Endemic fungus around Mississippi or Ohio valleys
“Ohio Valley Fever” aka “ Mississippi Valley Fever”
M/c in midwest
7
Q
Cooccidiomycosis
A
Endemic fungus in desert of southwest aka “ San Joaquin Valley Fever”
Called “ Valley Fever in other states
8
Q
Blastomycosis
A
Endemic fungus on Eastern seaboard: Florida to Nova Scotia
