random lung dz Flashcards
1
Q
pneumoconiosis
A
type of interstitial lung dz caused by the inhalation of certain dusts and the lungs tissue reaction to the dust. t
2
Q
what is pneumoconiosis mostly caused by?
A
work place exposure
3
Q
what are the primary pneumoconioses?
A
- asbestosis,
- silicosis
- coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP or black lung)
4
Q
what are other forms of pnemoconioses?
A
-Al,
-antimony
barium, graphite, iron, kaolin, mica, tack
byssinosis: cotton dust
