Diagnosis

• Medical examination is required for diagnosing Pneumoconiosis or Mesothelioma.

 

Medical Surveillance Programme

• Launched by the Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board.
• Provide free medical examination services for workers to take medical examinations in designated clinics.

 

Programme include:

• Occupation and medical history questionnaire
• General body check up
• Chest X-ray
• Pulmonary function test
• Doctor consultation

 

Workers eligible for the programme

• Hong Kong residents aged 30 years or above
• Currently employed in the construction or renovation industry for at least 1 year

 

How to participate

1. Download and complete the application form from the Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board
2. Submit the application form together with a copy of worker’s registration card by mail or email contact@pcfb.org.hk

 

For details of application, please refer to Pneumoconiosis Fund Board of medical examination

 

Treatment

• Pneumoconiosis is incurable.
• No specific treatments or medications for it.
• Current treatments for patients are aimed at limiting further damage to the lungs, reducing symptom severity and improving quality of life.
• The doctor may prescribe medicines that are inhaled to reduce inflammation in the airways and to help keep the bronchial tubes open.
• If the oxygen level in patient is below 90%, home oxygen therapy may be administered.
• The doctor may recommend immunization with the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
• If symptoms of respiratory infection are developed, antibiotics may be required.