Pneumoconiosis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dushka Riaz, MD

Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

The most common symptoms of pneumoconiosis include dyspnea and cough.

History

Patients with pneumoconiosis may have a positive history of:

  • Occupational or environmental exposure to the specific dust particle.

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of pneumoconiosis include:

  • Dyspnea
  • Cough
  • Weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Pleuritic pain
  • Fever
  • Wheezing

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of pneumoconiosis include

  • Night sweats
  • Fatigue
  • Cutaneous nodules

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