Acute silicosis is a type of lung inflammation affecting those who work at mines, construction sites, or quarries. Silica essentially makes up the rocks, sand, and soil around us. Consistent exposure to fine dust of silica causes inflammatory fluid accumulation inside the lungs. One may also suffer cough, breathing difficulty, and other ailments with acute silicosis.
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Query: Hello doctor, I have a question in regards to pulmonology and exposure to crystalline silica. I have done a ton of research on the internet regarding this subject and probably know as much as anyone can know based solely on internet information. So I am hoping someone with a more advanced knowledge ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have surfed your links and understood your problem in detail. (attachments removed to protect patient identity) After silica exposure you are suffering from what is called as acute silicosis. Acute silicosis results from short term exposure to very large amo... Read Full »
I have dry and itchy cough. Can this be due to silicosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have no familial history of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I am a 38-year-old male, 30 BMI with prehypertension which I am trying to manage first with diet and exercise. Parents both have hypertension. Two years ago, I became a new home-owner and decided to d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Two or three things are there in your diagnosis. 1. Silicosis. 2. Upper airways cough syndrome. 3. Asthma with ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis). You should go for some investigation like HRCT(high-resolution computed tomography) thorax, X-ray chest PA (post... Read Full »
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