Aluminum Pneumoconiosis

Aluminum pneumoconiosis (aluminosis) is interstitial lung disease from inhalation of aluminum dust/fumes (welding/powder metallurgy), presenting with dyspnea, cough, restrictive defect, and progressive fibrosis. Treatment: avoid further exposure; supportive care; oxygen for hypoxemia; pulmonary rehab; treat infection/complications; no specific therapy; monitor for cor pulmonale.

Common Symptoms

Dyspnea/cough; restrictive defect; aluminum exposure; progressive fibrosis

Causes and Pathogenesis

Aluminum dust causes interstitial granulomatous inflammation and fibrosis.

Treatment

Avoid exposure; supportive; oxygen; rehab; treat complications

Preventive Measures

Occupational dust/fume control.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pulmonology/Occupational-medicine department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.