Occupational Lung Disease
Occupational lung diseases are lung conditions caused or made worse by exposure to dusts, fumes, gases, vapours or biological agents at work.
What our notes say
- Occupational lung diseases are lung conditions caused or made worse by exposure to dusts, fumes, gases, vapours or biological agents at work. (Occupational Lung Disease)
- Pneumoconioses are the main category of occupational lung diseases caused by inhalation of mineral dusts: (General Pathology Q&A)
- Occupational Lung Disease — Year 4 Internal Medicine (Respiratory) Notes (Occupational Lung Disease)
- Topics tested: pneumonia, pleural effusion, COPD, asthma, occupational lung disease, ARDS, sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease. (Internal Medicine Respiratory CAT 1: 30 MCQs and 5 short answer questions)
- Occupational lung diseases include: occupational asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, silicosis, asbestosis. (General Clinical Examination: Revision Notes & Key Signs)
- Briefly describe the various types of occupational lung diseases. (5 Marks) (General Pathology Q&A)