- Exposure to dusts, gases, vapours and fumes at work can lead to:
- Acute bronchitis and pulmonary oedema from irritants, e.g. SO2, chlorine
- Pulmonary fibrosis due to mineral dust, e.g. coal
- Occupational asthma
- Extrinsic allergic bronchiolar alveolitis
- Bronchial carcinoma due to industrial agents, e.g. asbestos, radon
Friday, 21 September 2012
Occupational lung disease
Occupational lung disease
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