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Silicosis Flashcards

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What is Silicosis?

A

Incurable lung disease caused by inhalation of silica dust

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Causes of Silicosis?

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Inhalation of Silica dust from stone/rocks/clay

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Symptoms of Silicosis?

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Progressive Dyspnoea
Cough
Weight Loss
Clubbing

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What does Silicosis progress to?

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Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Investigations for Chronic Silicosis?

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CXR
CT Scan
Spirometry

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What is seen on CXR?

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Egg Shell Calcification of the hilar nodes

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Occupations that cause Silicosis?

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Glass Working
Mining
Stone Working
Foundry Working

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Pathophysiology of Silicosis?

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Silicia is toxic to macrophages and causes them to release inflammatory mediators causing fibrosis

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