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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?
Dr. Ketki C. Patel
Family Medicine
Dr. Ketki C. Patel
Family Medicine

Christus Trinity Clinic

630 S Fleishel Ave, 
Tyler, TX 
 (263.5 mi)
903-606-5560
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Ketki Patel is a Family Medicine provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Patel and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Peter E. Razma
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
Dr. Peter E. Razma
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

Ognomy Sleep Associates De LLC

500 E Saint Johns Ave, Suite 2620, 
Austin, TX 
 (65.2 mi)
877-664-6669
Languages Spoken:
English, Lithuanian, Spanish
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Peter Razma is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Razma and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Razma is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Yasir I. Cheema
Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Yasir I. Cheema
Pulmonary Medicine

Scott And White Clinic

1300 E Polk St, Baylor Scott And White Clinic Burnet, 
Burnet, TX 
 (83.0 mi)
512-715-6400
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Yasir Cheema is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Burnet, Texas. Dr. Cheema and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

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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