Silicosis Flashcards
1
Q
Cause of Silicosis
A
Inhalation of fibrogenic silica particles (15-20 years exposure to quartz).
2
Q
Symptoms
A
Progressive dyspnoea.
3
Q
Chronic Silicosis
A
Pulmonary fibrosis
4
Q
Risk Factors
A
Occupational: Glass worker, metal miner etc.
5
Q
CXR
A
- Upper lobe fibrosis.
- Egg shell calcification at hilar nodes.
