| Silicosis: a disease with an active present. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19818543 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Silicosis, an interstitial lung disease caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica powder, despite being one of the oldest occupational diseases, continues being a cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. The World Health Organisation and the International Labour Organisation (OMS/ILO), aware of the current problem, have designed the World Programme for the Elimination of Silicosis, which includes the identification of occupational groups at risk amongst its actions. We present 3 cases of silicosis in young workers in the construction sector, with exposure to high concentrations of silica due to handling artificial silica conglomerates. The main interest of this observation lies in the identification of new risk sources, in the need to draw attention to the dangers involved in its use without prevention measures, and in the importance of the occupational history to avoid under-diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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Cristina Martínez; Amador Prieto; Laura García; Aida Quero; Susana González; Pere Casan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2009-10-08 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archivos de bronconeumología Volume: 46 ISSN: 1579-2129 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Bronconeumol. Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-09 Completed Date: 2010-05-24 Revised Date: 2011-03-04 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0354720 Medline TA: Arch Bronconeumol Country: Spain |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng; spa Pagination: 97-100 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2009 SEPAR. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Servicio de Neumología, Instituto Nacional de Silicosis, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España. cmartinez@hca.es |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Construction Materials / adverse effects* Humans Lung / pathology Male Mineral Fibers Multiple Pulmonary Nodules / chemistry, etiology, radiography Quartz / adverse effects*, chemistry Respiratory Function Tests Respiratory Protective Devices Risk Silicosis / diagnosis, etiology*, prevention & control, radiography |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Mineral Fibers; 14808-60-7/Quartz |
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Comment In:
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Arch Bronconeumol. 2011 Jan;47(1):53
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21211893
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