Miscellaneous occupational lung diseases

Arch Environ Occup Health. 2008 Summer;63(2):93-6. doi: 10.3200/AEOH.63.2.93-96.

Abstract

A case is presented of a rare occupational lung disease for which the workplace etiology may have been overlooked. The authors review 4 such diseases, which are important to recognize not only because cessation of exposure can lead to clinical improvement, but also because other cases of these conditions may be identified in the workplace.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adult
  • Air Pollutants, Occupational / toxicity*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Occupational Exposure*

Substances

  • Air Pollutants, Occupational