Occupational Lung Disease.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.12.012.
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Abstract
Occupational exposures are a major cause of lung disease and disability worldwide. This article reviews the broad range of types of occupational lung diseases, including airways disease, pneumoconioses, and cancer. Common causes of occupational lung disease are reviewed with specific examples and clinical features. Emphasis on the importance of a detailed history to make an accurate diagnosis of an occupational lung disease is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Lung Diseases
- Occupational Diseases
- Occupational Exposure