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Siderosis (iron pneumoconiosis)

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Common symptoms

肺部感染、胸闷、气短、胸痛

The pathology of disease

Iron pneumoconiosis (siderosis) is benign dust lung disease from iron oxide inhalation; welders/miners; x-ray golden reticulonodular; relatively benign; protection.

Symptoms

Gradual cough; dyspnea; welder/miner; x-ray golden opacities; relatively benign; minimal functional impairment

Causes

Long-term iron oxide dust inhalation; welding; mining; occupational.

Treatment

Remove exposure; respiratory protection; supportive; occupational dust control; follow-up

Dept

Pulmonology / occupational medicine.

Warm reminder: Health education reference only; seek care at regular hospital.