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