Respiratory diseases caused by coal mine dust
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Laney AS
; Weissman DN
J Occup Environ Med
2014[Oct]; 56 Suppl 10
(0 10
): S18-22
PMID25285970
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OBJECTIVE: To provide an update on respiratory diseases caused by coal mine dust.
METHODS: This article presents the results of a literature review initially
performed for an International Conference on Occupational and Environmental Lung
Disease held in summer 2013. RESULTS: Coal mine dust causes a spectrum of lung
diseases collectively termed coal mine dust lung disease (CMDLD). These include
Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis, silicosis, mixed dust pneumoconiosis, dust-related
diffuse fibrosis (which can be mistaken for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CMDLD continues to be a problem in the
United States, particularly in the central Appalachian region. Treatment of CMDLD
is symptomatic. Those with end-stage disease are candidates for lung
transplantation. Because CMDLD cannot be cured, prevention is critical.
CONCLUSIONS: Coal mine dust remains a relevant occupational hazard and miners
remain at risk for CMDLD.
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