Silicosis- how to cure?
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A 28 year-old man with no history of smoking, presented to the emergency department with symptoms of cough, which was initially dry with increased intensity for the past 6 months and progressive breathlessness for 8 months, which had increased for 1 week and diffuse chest pain, which was more on the left side. There was no history of fever, haemoptysis, joint pain or skin rashes. He had received antituberculosis treatment 1 year ago for 6 months, which was started based on radiological findings. He had worked in a stone crushing factory 2 years ago for 1 year; 7–8 h/day.
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@trombok Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica particles. The clinical presentations are of three types: chronic, accelerated and acute silicosis. The association of pneumothorax with silicosis is infrequent and is usually unilateral. Bilateral pneumothorax with silicosis is rare and has a grave prognosis. Pneumothorax is recognized pleural complication of silicosis. The patient needs to be admitted and a bilateral intercostal chest tube will be inserted under water seal drainage.
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