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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
Dr. Jane Fazio
Intensive Care Medicine
Elite in Silicosis
Dr. Jane Fazio
Intensive Care Medicine

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

14445 Olive View Dr, 
Sylmar, CA 
747-210-3064
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jane Fazio is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Fazio is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Silicosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Mandeep S. Bakshi
Sleep Medicine
Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Mandeep S. Bakshi
Sleep Medicine

Ballad Health Medical Associates

1420 Tusculum Blvd, # A300, 
Greeneville, TN 
423-787-6351
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Bakshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bakshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Sleep Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Celso T. Ebeo
Pulmonary Medicine
Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Celso T. Ebeo
Pulmonary Medicine

Ballad Health Medical Associates Sleep Medicine

1420 Tusculum Boulevard, 1st Floor, 
Greeneville, TN 
423-787-6351
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. Dr. Ebeo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Ebeo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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What are the latest Silicosis Clinical Trials?
Silicosis and Silicotuberculosis Among Small Scale Gemstone Miners in Northern Tanzania: SilicoTB
Silicosis and Silicotuberculosis Among Small Scale Gemstone Miners in Northern Tanzania: SilicoTB
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 16, 2024
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: Artisanal, small-scale mining (ASM) is a large and essential component of the world's economy. Despite attendant risks, there is little research into risks to the health of artisanal miners. The tanzanite gemstone is mined exclusively in Northern Tanzania, in deep shafts using ASM techniques. There is concerning evidence that the burden of silicosis and tuberculosis (TB) amongst miners is high. In...

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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

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