Learn About Aluminosis

What is the definition of Aluminosis?
Aluminosis, also known as pulmonary aluminosis, is an industrial lung disease (pneumoconiosis) caused by the inhalation of aluminum dust that results in permanent pulmonary fibrosis (scaring).
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What are the symptoms of Aluminosis?
Symptoms of aluminosis may include severe difficulty breathing upon exertion and a non-productive cough.
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What are the current treatments for Aluminosis?
Treatment for aluminosis focuses on alleviating symptoms. There is no known effective treatment for aluminosis which may cause death several years after aluminum inhalation.
Who are the top Aluminosis Local Doctors?
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Vidar Soyseth
Elite
Highly rated in
2
conditions

University Of Oslo

Department Of Medicine, Faculty Division Akershus University Hospital, 
Oslo, NO 

Vidar Soyseth practices in Oslo, Norway. Soyseth is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Aluminosis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Aluminosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Stridor, and Lung Transplant.

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Xiaobo Li
Elite
Highly rated in
1
conditions

School Of Public Health

Key Laboratory Of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Southeast University, 
Nanjing, CN 

Xiaobo Li practices in Nanjing, China. Li is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Aluminosis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Aluminosis, Colorectal Cancer, Meningioma, and Asthma.

 
 
 
 
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Shenshen Wu
Distinguished
Highly rated in
1
conditions

School Of Public Health

Key Laboratory Of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Southeast University, 
Nanjing, CN 

Shenshen Wu practices in Nanjing, China. Wu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Aluminosis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Aluminosis, Colorectal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Pneumonia.

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