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Silicosis, simple
Occupational Disease Silicosis, simple
Silicosis, simple Category Interstitial Lung Disease
Silicosis, simple Severity
Chronic
Silicosis, simple Synonyms
Simple nodular silicosis
Information on Silicosis, simple Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Screening and Imaging
Simple silicosis is the most common type of silicosis; it develops after at least 5 to 10 years of exposure to silica dust. Patients with simple silicosis are identified by abnormal opacities on chest x-ray, and they are usually asymptomatic. Pulmonary function studies are usually normal.
Silicosis, simple Latency
Greater than 10 years usually or 2-5 years after heavy exposure (accelerated silicosis) [p. 320, LaDou]
Silicosis, simple References
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/silicacrystalline/index.html