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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
A positive history of occupational exposure to a particular agent with progressive worsening of respiratory symptoms including dyspnea, cough, and fatigue. The most common symptoms of occupational lung disease include cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Less common symptoms of occupational lung disease include hemoptysis, weight loss, and loss of appetite.
History and Symptoms
- A positive history of occupational exposure to a particular agent with progressive worsening of respiratory symptoms including dyspnea, cough, and fatigue.
- The most common symptoms of occupational lung disease include cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
- Less common symptoms of occupational lung disease include hemoptysis, weight loss, and loss of appetite.
History
Patients with occupational lung disease may have a positive history of:[1][2][3]
- Long time employment in a polluted environment with a known disease-causing agent
- Progressive decline in pulmonary function
- Cardiovascular disease
- Smoking
- Anemia
- Immunocompromise
- Pre-existing lung disease
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of occupational lung disease include:[2]
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Chest pain
- Chest tightness
- Abnormal breathing pattern
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of occupational lung disease include:[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Goodman GB, Kaplan PD, Stachura I, Castranova V, Pailes WH, Lapp NL (1992). "Acute silicosis responding to corticosteroid therapy". Chest. 101 (2): 366–70. PMID 1735256.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Duchange L, Brichet A, Lamblin C, Tillie I, Tonnel AB, Wallaert B (1998). "[Acute silicosis. Clinical, radiologic, functional, and cytologic characteristics of the broncho-alveolar fluids. Observations of 6 cases]". Rev Mal Respir (in French). 15 (4): 527–34. PMID 9805764.
- ↑ Suratt PM, Winn WC, Brody AR, Bolton WK, Giles RD (1977). "Acute silicosis in tombstone sandblasters". Am. Rev. Respir. Dis. 115 (3): 521–9. doi:10.1164/arrd.1977.115.3.521. PMID 842957.