Environmental Lung Disorders: Mineral Pneumoconioses

Sperber, M.; McConnochie, K.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-0693-7_26

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“…Mineral pneumoconioses can be caused by substances such as silica, coal, asbestos, some metals, kaolin, and talc (58). Organic agents inducing lung disorders include molds (farmer's lung), bird dust, cotton dust (byssinosis), microorganisms from contaminated air-condition systems and some substances in food production (57).…”

Section: Respiratory Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Role of radiology in occupational medicine

Vehmas

2004

Acta Radiol

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This review discusses the contribution of radiology to occupational medicine as well as work-related problems in radiology departments. Research issues are emphasized. Radiology has been used especially when diagnosing occupational respiratory and locomotive system problems and solvent-induced encephalo- and hepatopathy. The aim of research in these areas is usually to characterize occupational diseases and to identify physico-chemical hazards in the work place by comparing between groups of workers and non-exposed controls. Radiological imaging allows an objective characterization of the disease, and it may clarify the pathogenesis of the process and provide a useful epidemiological tool. Advanced statistical methods are often needed to adjust analyses for confounding variables. As the diagnostic requirements are increasing, more sensitive and sophisticated radiological methods, such as high-resolution computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, may be required for the early recognition of occupational health risks. This necessitates good cooperation between occupational health units and well-equipped imaging departments. Considering occupational problems in radiology departments, the increasing use of digital radiology requires ergonomic measures to control and prevent locomotive problems caused by work with computers. Radiation protection measures are still worth concern, especially in interventional radiology.

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Section: Respiratory Diseasesmentioning

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“…Fatal respiratory diseases, often occurring in miners, were recognized as early as in the 16th century independently by Agricola and Paracelsus (58). The first case of asbestosis was described in 1899 and by 1931 there were 172 cases reported in the literature (http://www.asbestosoregon.com/ pages/history.html#modernhistory).…”

Section: Respiratory Diseasesmentioning

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Role of radiology in occupational medicine

Vehmas

2004

Acta Radiol

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Environmental Lung Disorders: Mineral Pneumoconioses

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