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What is the definition of Silicosis?
Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by breathing in (inhaling) silica dust. There are three types of Silicosis: Simple chronic Silicosis may cause people to have difficulty breathing. Swelling of the lungs and other symptoms occur faster in this type of Silicosis than in the simple chronic form. Acute Silicosis results from short-term exposure (weeks or months) of large amounts of silica. The lungs become very inflamed and can fill with fluid, causing severe shortness of breath and low blood oxygen levels. A cough, weight loss, and fatigue may also be present. Acute Silicosis progresses rapidly and can be fatal within months. People who work in jobs where they are exposed to silica dust (mining, quarrying, construction, sand blasting, stone cutting) are at risk of developing this condition.
What are the alternative names for Silicosis?
  • Silicosis
  • Accelerated silicosis
  • Acute silicosis
  • Chronic silicosis
  • Experimental silicosis
Who are the top Silicosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Silicosis
Elite in Silicosis
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55 Commercial Road, 
Melbourne, VIC, AU 

Ryan Hoy practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Hoy is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Silicosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Asthma, and Lung Transplant.

Elite in Silicosis
Elite in Silicosis
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Fiocruz, RJ, BR 

Marco Martins practices practicing medicine in Fiocruz, Brazil. Mr. Martins is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Silicosis, Pneumonia, Asthma, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Silicosis
Elite in Silicosis
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University Of Cape Town, 
Cape Town, WC, ZA 

Rodney Ehrlich practices practicing medicine in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr. Ehrlich is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Silicosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

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