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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?
Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Ayesha M. Sikder
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Ayesha M. Sikder
Internal Medicine

Ayesha M. Sikder MD LLC

5230 Ky Route 321, Suite 4, 
Prestonsburg, KY 
 (127.4 mi)
606-886-8880
Experience:
43+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ayesha Sikder is an Internal Medicine provider in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Sikder has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Tracheitis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sikder is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Randall M. Raziano
Interventional Radiology | Radiology
Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Randall M. Raziano
Interventional Radiology | Radiology

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

1 Trillium Way, 
Corbin, KY 
 (137.5 mi)
606-523-1934
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Randall Raziano is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Corbin, Kentucky. Dr. Raziano and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Cholesterol Pneumonia. Dr. Raziano is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Lee T. Meals
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Silicosis
Dr. Lee T. Meals
Internal Medicine
150 Brett Chase Ste B, 
Paducah, KY 
 (251.9 mi)
270-554-4820
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lee Meals is an Internal Medicine provider in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Meals and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Beryllium Disease, Asbestosis, Silicosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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