Occupational Lung Disease

David M. Perlman; Lisa A. Maier

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2018.12.012

Occupational Lung Disease

David M. Perlman, Lisa A. Maier

Medicine - Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	535-548
Number of pages	14
Journal	Medical Clinics of North America
Volume	103
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2018.12.012
State	Published - May 2019

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Keywords

Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Occupational lung disease
Pneumoconiosis
Work-related asthma and COPD

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