Symptoms of Pneumoconiosis

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Signs and Symptoms

CXR showing mild pneumoconiosis

CXR showing severe pneumoconiosis

Early stage

  • Symptoms may not be easily noticed.

 

Later stage

  • Cough
  • Chest tightness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue

Impact

The impact and severity of pneumoconiosis depend on the type of dust, how much of the lungs are affected and how intense the dust exposure was. In some cases, pneumoconiosis can be very severe and cause death.

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