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Silicosis
Silicosis
Disease overview
Silicosis, also known as silicosis, is the most common type of pneumoconiosis. It is a disease primarily characterized by widespread nodular fibrosis of the lungs, caused by long-term inhalation of la...
Detailed description
Silicosis, also known as silicosis, is the most common type of pneumoconiosis. It is a disease primarily characterized by widespread nodular fibrosis of the lungs, caused by long-term inhalation of large amounts of silicon dioxide dust.
Common symptoms of this disease include cough, sputum production, hemoptysis, chest pain, and dyspnea.
Disease information
Disease name
Silicosis
English name
Silicosis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Related departments
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Occupational Diseases
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