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	Silicosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Silicosis (also known as Grinder's disease) is a form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in forms of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs.
		Characteristic lung tissue pathology in nodular silicosis consists of fibrotic nodules with concentric "onion-skinned" arrangement of collagen fibers, central hyalinization, and a cellular peripheral zone, with lightly birefringent particles seen under polarized light.
		Indeed, silicosis is an occupational hazard to mining, sandblasting, quarry and foundry workers, as well as grinders, stonecutters and those continually exposed to silica dust.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Silicosis (980 words)

	Silicosis \| AHealthyMe.com
		Silicosis is a progressive disease that belongs to a group of lung disorders called pneumoconioses.
		Silicosis is marked by the formation of lumps (nodules) and fibrous scar tissue in the lungs.
		It is the oldest known occupational lung disease, and is caused by exposure to inhaled particles of silica, mostly from quartz in rocks, sand, and similar substances.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100587473 (854 words)

	Bonsignore & Brewer - Trial Lawyers - Silicosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Silicosis is a chronic (fibrosing) disease of the lungs.
		Silicosis is a fibrotic condition of the lung.
		Silicosis may often be misdiagnosed as pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs), pneumonia, or tuberculosis.
	www.bandblaw.net /silicosis.htm (2443 words)

	Case 20--Silicosis
		In chronic silicosis, lung function may be normal, or there may be an obstructive, restrictive, or a mixed obstructive/restrictive pattern.
		Lymph node involvement ± calcification is prominent in silicosis.
		Depending on the type and amount of pigmented dust deposited with the silica, the discrete nodules of simple silicosis may be pale (little dust), brownish (iron oxides), or fl (coal dust).
	pathhsw5m54.ucsf.edu /case20/silicosis.html (1011 words)

	Silicosis Attorneys — Silicosis Injury Legal Counsel
		Our firm is comprised of practiced silicosis attorneys dedicated to helping those who have developed silicosis as a result of crystalline silica dust exposure.
		Our silicosis attorneys understand that silicosis is a preventable disease and that the irresponsibility of manufacturers, contractors, and employers often leads to the development of silicosis.
		Silicosis is a progressive lung disease caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust.
	www.silicosisclaims.com (457 words)

	Silicosis: Occupational Lung Diseases: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Silicosis is permanent scarring of the lungs caused by inhaling silica (quartz) dust.
		Silicosis is diagnosed when someone who has worked with silica has a chest x-ray that shows the distinctive patterns of scarring and nodules.
		Silicosis cannot be cured, but its progression can be slowed if exposure to silica is avoided, especially at an early stage of the disease.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec04/ch049/ch049b.html (586 words)

	Complicated Silicosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Silicosis is a chronic nodular fibrosing disease of the lungs caused by a prolonged exposure to free crystaline silica.
		Silicosis is produced by the inhalation of silica particles and their cytotoxic effect on the lungs.
		A diagnosis of silicosis depends on a history of silica exposure and chest radiographic abnormalities.
	www.uchsc.edu /radiology/teaching/case2b.html (292 words)

	Medcyclopaedia - Silicosis
		Basic lesions in silicosis are silicotic nodules which are predominantly located in the upper lung zones close to bronchioles and lymphatics with normal intervening lung parenchyma.
		Silicosis is often complicated by the development of large aggregates of confluent nodules matted together by fibrosis.
		Early in the course of the disease small (1 2 mm) nodules are seen predominantly in the posterior portions of the upper and middle lung (Fig.1).
	www.medcyclopaedia.com /library/topics/volume_v_1/s/SILICOSIS.aspx (422 words)

	Nikon MicroscopyU: Human Pathology Digital Image Gallery - Silicosis
		Silicosis is a disease of the lungs caused by excessive or chronic exposure to silica dust.
		Silicosis is recognized as one of the earliest known industrial diseases, having been associated since at least the eighteenth century with individuals working as knife grinders or potters.
		Silicosis at 20x Magnification - Acute silicosis is often treated with steroids, but the prognosis is usually poor because once respiratory failure begins it cannot be readily reversed.
	www.microscopyu.com /galleries/pathology/silicosis.html (550 words)

	SILICOSIS and SCREENING by Edouard Bastarache
		Silicosis is a pneumoconiosis usually caused by inhaling crystalline free silica (silicon dioxide, quartz) dust and characterized by discrete nodular pulmonary fibrosis and, in more advanced stages, by conglomerate fibrosis and respiratory impairment.
		Simple silicosis is recognized by the presence of multiple, small, rounded or regular opacities on the chest x-ray and is classified as category 1, 2, or 3 according to their profusion.
		Conglomerate silicosis is recognized by the development of an opacity > 1 cm in diameter on a background of category 2 or 3 simple silicosis.
	ceramic-materials.com /cermat/education/170.html (2274 words)

	Silicosis, disease information and obtaining compensation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Silicosis is a disabling lung disease caused by overexposure to respirable crystalline
		Silicosis was known as a serious disease from the early 40's, and manufacturers failed to provide warnings, recommend wet methods to reduce dust, use inorganic silica instead of more toxic crystalline silica, and recommend bi-yearly medical testing.
		Silicosis was considered the most serious occupational hazard during the 1930's, and was the focus of major federal, state, and professional attention during this time.(10) The hazard is still present 60+ years later.
	www.personal--injurylawyer.com /silicosis.htm (7303 words)

	Silicosis Injury Litigation
		Silicosis is a pulmonary disease that is caused by exposure to minute particles of dust which can get into a person=s lungs.
		By the time silicosis is diagnosed, it is often too late for the victim to fully recover.
		Many individuals who work in high risk areas for silicosis such as miners and sandblasters can be protected from silicosis by means of respirators, gas masks, and other equipment designed to prevent silica from entering the lungs.
	www.silicosis.net (467 words)

	WHO \| Silicosis
		The form and severity in which silicosis manifests itself depend on the type and extent of exposure to silica dusts: chronic, accelerated and acute forms are all recognized.
		Silicosis is prevented by avoiding inhalation of dust containing free crystalline silica.
		Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), pioneer occupational physician and hygienist who conducted major studies on silicosis in the USA said: "obviously the way to attack silicosis is to prevent the formation and escape of dust".
	www.who.int /mediacentre/factsheets/fs238/en (1361 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Silicosis - acute
		Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling silicon dioxide or crystalline silica dust without adequate protection.
		Chronic silicosis, in contrast, is when lung scarring, nodules, and inflammation develop slowly from decades of exposure to silica dusts.
		Silicosis is becoming less common due to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that require protective equipment.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000138.htm (448 words)

	eMedicine - Silicosis : Article by Basil Varkey, MD, FRCPC, FCCP
		Silicosis is a fibronodular lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica (alpha-quartz or silicon dioxide), which is distributed widely, or its polymorphs (tridymite or cristobalite), which are distributed less widely.
		Causes: Silicosis is a fibronodular lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica (alpha-quartz or silicon dioxide), which is distributed widely, or its polymorphs (tridymite or cristobalite), which are distributed less widely.
		Therefore, to evaluate disability due to silicosis, one must document a reduction in pulmonary function that is sufficient to prevent the person from engaging in gainful employment or activities of daily living.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2127.htm (3026 words)

	Silicosis Lawyers Skilled in Silica Lawsuits / Silicosis Lawsuit and Litigation
		Silicosis is a very rare disease and silica lawsuits are even more rare; this important to hire qualified silicosis lawyers to represent you in your silicosis lawsuit.
		Knowledgeable silicosis lawyers have an understanding of silicosis injury and know that the effects of silicosis are progressive and long-term.
		In silicosis litigation and trial preparation, it is important to establish the responsible parties involved with the silicosis injury.
	www.silicosisclaims.com /silicosis_lawyers.html (565 words)

	Preventing Silicosis and Deaths in Construction Workers--DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 96-112
		The sandblaster was first diagnosed with silicosis in 1991 when a coworker had developed tuberculosis and the State health department had administered chest X-rays and skin testing to the entire crew.
		Silicosis: cluster in sandblasters--Texas, and occupational surveillance for silicosis.
		Characteristic lung tissue pathology [Silicosis and Silicate Disease Committee 1988] in nodular silicosis consists of fibrotic nodules with concentric "onion-skinned" arrangement of collagen fibers, central hyalinization, and a cellular peripheral zone, with lightly birefringent particles seen under polarized light.
	www.cdc.gov /niosh/consilic.html (5109 words)

	Hazard : Silicosis
		Silicosis is a specific form of pneumoconioses, a serious lung condition which is defined by the International Labor Organisation (ILO) as "an accumulation of dust in the lungs and the tissue reaction to it's presence".The ILO reports several thousand new diagnosis of silicosis each year.
		Silicosis is caused by the inhalation of airborne crystalline silica dust in sufficiently high concentrations over a period of time.
		It is important to note that silicosis is not a naturally occurring disease; it's occurrence is directly associated with work place exposure to silica dust.
	unionsafe.labor.net.au /hazards/10478785443570.html (1423 words)

	Silicosis Attorney - RPWB, LLC
		Silicosis, one of the oldest occupational diseases, still kills thousands of people every year, everywhere in the world.
		Silicosis litigation is growing in importance throughout the United States.
		The methods of preventing silicosis are simple and have been known for centuries.
	www.rpwb.com /silicosis (376 words)

	NPR : Silicosis Ruling Could Revamp Legal Landscape
		Silicosis is a deadly lung disease that industrial workers get from inhaling crystalline silica in foundries, mines, quarries and shipyards.
		Suddenly, more silicosis cases were filed on single days in Mississippi than had previously been filed in an entire year.
		One withdrew hundreds of his silicosis diagnoses, saying he never meant for them to be considered actual diagnoses.
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	Silicosis: Am I At Risk? \| AHealthyMe.com
		An ex-coal miner, he learned he was suffering from silicosis, a disease that causes scarring and hardening of lung tissue as a result of prolonged or extensive exposure to free crystalline silica dust.
		Silica is the second most common mineral in the earth's crust and is a major component of sand, rock and mineral ores.
		Chronic silicosis usually takes anywhere from 20 to 45 years to develop, but even 5 to 10 years' exposure time at higher concentrations can result in an accelerated version of the disease.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/silicosis (1193 words)

	Safety and Health Topics: Silica, Crystalline - Hazard Recognition
		Silicosis in Western Australia from 1984 to 1993.
		An Epidemic of Accelerated Silicosis in Oilfield Sandblasters.
		This report describes the investigation of a report of occupational silicosis in Ohio and summarizes the impact of hospital-based reporting on surveillance for silicosis in Ohio during 1989-1994.
	www.osha.gov /SLTC/silicacrystalline/recognition.html (962 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Silicosis
		Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of silica dust, which leads to inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue.
		People with silicosis are at high risk for developing tuberculosis (TB).
		Support groups with others who suffer from silicosis or related diseases may help you understand your disease and adapt to its treatments and other changes in your life that result from it.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000134.htm (793 words)

	Silicosis Lung Cancer Side Effect Injury Attorney
		However, silicosis is often misdiagnosed as pulmonary edema and pneumonia.
		Silicosis makes a person more susceptible to infectious diseases of the lungs such as tuberculosis.
		Progression of silicosis leads to fatigue, extreme shortness of breath, loss of appetite, pain in the chest, and respiratory failure, which may cause death.
	www.yourlawyer.com /topics/overview/Silicosis (834 words)

	Exposure to silica and silicosis among tin miners in China: exposure-response analyses and risk assessment -- Chen et ...
		Silicosis remains a common occupational respiratory disease of workers exposed to dust around the world.
		Distribution of silicosis based on the Chinese classification system is summarised by silicosis stage in table 2.
		With increasing degree of silicosis from I to III,
	oem.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/58/1/31 (4298 words)

	Silicosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Silicosis is a pulmonary disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica, which is basically dust.
		Accelerated silicosis – Usually develops when the worker is exposed to high concentrations of silica for a few to several years.
		According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), silicosis is 100% preventable by using the proper safety equipment such as respirators and gas masks.
	www.reyeslaw.com /silicosis (661 words)

	silicosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Silicosis is lung damage caused by breathing dust containing extremely fine particles of crystalline silica.
		Silicosis can lead to heart failure and increase the risk of other diseases such as TB (tuberculosis).
		The key to silicosis prevention is to prevent dust from being in the air.
	info.lu.farmingdale.edu /depts/met/ind310/silicosis.html (362 words)

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