SilicosisFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com. Acute silicosis; Chronic silicosis; Accelerated silicosis; Progressive massive fibrosis; Conglomerate silicosis Prevention: If you work in a high-risk occupation or have a high-risk hobby, wear dust masks and do not smoke. Other protection prescribed by OSHA, such as a respirator, may be indicated. References: Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000. advertisement Pipavath S.Imaging of Interstitial Lung Disease. Radiol Clin North Am.2005 May; 43(3); 589-599. Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:694-696
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