pneumokonioser
Pneumokonioser, or pneumoconioses, are a group of interstitial lung diseases caused by chronic inhalation of inorganic dusts in occupational settings. The most common agents are crystalline silica, coal dust, asbestos fibers, and beryllium. The condition develops after long-term exposure and leads to progressive inflammation and fibrosis that impair lung function.
Types include coal workers' pneumoconiosis, silicosis, asbestosis, and berylliosis. Coal workers' pneumoconiosis presents with small nodules
Diagnosis relies on exposure history, clinical assessment, and imaging. Chest radiographs or CT scans show characteristic
Management focuses on prevention and symptom relief, as there is no cure. Avoiding further dust exposure, smoking
Prevention through dust control, engineering measures, and protective equipment is essential. Pneumokonioser remain a concern in