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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).
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?
Elite in Aluminosis
Xiaobo W. Li
Elite in Aluminosis
Xiaobo W. Li
State Key Laboratory Of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory Of Membrane Science And Desalination Technology, 
Tianjin, CN 

Xiaobo Li practices in Tianjin, China. Li is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Aluminosis. Their top areas of expertise are Aluminosis, Colorectal Cancer, Donohue Syndrome, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.

Distinguished in Aluminosis
Jong-choon H. Kim
Distinguished in Aluminosis
Jong-choon H. Kim
Gwangju, KR 

Jong-choon Kim practices in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. Kim is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Aluminosis. Their top areas of expertise are Aluminosis, Asthma, Necrosis, and Pneumonia.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Aluminosis
Dr. David L. Kamelhar
Pulmonary Medicine
Distinguished in Aluminosis
Dr. David L. Kamelhar
Pulmonary Medicine

New York University

111 Broadway, 
New York, NY 
212-263-9700
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David Kamelhar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kamelhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aluminosis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Aluminosis, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Lung Metastases.

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