Silicosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
restrictive, occupational disease
granulomatous and fibrotic changes
Increases risk of infection
2
Q
what are causes
A
15-20 years quartz exposure eg granite, stone, mine, boiler, glass, foundry workers
inhalation of silica (silicon dioxide)
3
Q
what are symptoms
A
cough and dyspnoea
4
Q
what are signs
A
finger clubbing
pleural effusion?
5
Q
how is it diagnosed
A
CXR- egg shell calcification of hilar nodes, pulmonary fibrosis, upper lobe shadowing more than lower
PFT - restrictive - FEV1 and FVC reduced, ratio normal/raised
6
Q
how is it treated
A
palliative
7
Q
complication
A
TB pulmonary hypertension heart failure arthritis kidney disease COPD lung cancer
