Silicosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Silicosis?
A
Incurable lung disease caused by inhalation of silica dust
2
Q
Causes of Silicosis?
A
Inhalation of Silica dust from stone/rocks/clay
3
Q
Symptoms of Silicosis?
A
Progressive Dyspnoea
Cough
Weight Loss
Clubbing
4
Q
What does Silicosis progress to?
A
Pulmonary Fibrosis
5
Q
Investigations for Chronic Silicosis?
A
CXR
CT Scan
Spirometry
6
Q
What is seen on CXR?
A
Egg Shell Calcification of the hilar nodes
7
Q
Occupations that cause Silicosis?
A
Glass Working
Mining
Stone Working
Foundry Working
8
Q
Pathophysiology of Silicosis?
A
Silicia is toxic to macrophages and causes them to release inflammatory mediators causing fibrosis
