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What is the definition of Baritosis?
Baritosis is an extremely rare, benign form of pneumoconiosis that causes little or no overgrowth, hardening, and/or scarring of the tissue in the lung (fibrosis). Pneumoconiosis is caused by accumulation of inhaled particles and involves a reaction of tissue in the lung. In the case of Baritosis, the inhaled particles are made up of barium sulfate and is well described in workers who crush and grind compounds containing barium, a mineral found in paints, paper, ceramics, glass, rubber, electronic components, and in drilling muds in oil and gas exploration. Baritosis is typically characterized by a mixture of very fine punctate and annular (ring-like) lesions and some slightly larger nodular lesions in the lung.
What are the alternative names for Baritosis?
  • Baritosis
  • Deposition of barium in the lungs
  • Inhalation of barytes
Who are the top Baritosis Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Baritosis
Nurse Practitioner
Distinguished in Baritosis
Nurse Practitioner
2350 Freedom Way, Suite 202, 
York, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Jodie Seiz is a Nurse Practitioner in York, Pennsylvania. Ms. Seiz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baritosis. Her top areas of expertise are Baritosis, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Daniel J. Kass
Advanced in Baritosis
Pulmonary Medicine
Advanced in Baritosis
Pulmonary Medicine

UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center-Westgate

2004 West State Street, 
New Castle, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Daniel Kass, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Jameson, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Horizon. Dr. Kass is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his fellowship at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Kass specializes in treating patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Kass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baritosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Kevin F. Gibson
Advanced in Baritosis
Pulmonary Medicine
Advanced in Baritosis
Pulmonary Medicine

UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Simmons Center

3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kevin Gibson, MD, specializes in interstitial lung disease and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Simmons Center and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Gibson completed his medical degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, residency at Emory University School of Medicine, and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gibson specializes in treating patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, autoimmune lung disease, and occupational lung disease. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baritosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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