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Occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica
Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust. It is characterized by lung inflammation and
Silicosis
Longest English-language dictionary word
disease known as silicosis; however, this term is incorrect, as most silicosis is not related to inhalation of volcanic dusts. Silicosis is a form of occupational
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
1930-35 industrial disaster in West Virginia, U.S.
concern for employee safety. This led many laborers to becoming ill with silicosis, many of whom died. By 1934, 40 supervisors were also seriously ill. The
Hawks_Nest_Tunnel_disaster
Composite material
recognizable brands for marble. As with any silica-containing stone, silicosis can result from breathing dust produced when cutting or processing engineered
Engineered_stone
Human disease caused by long-term exposure to coal dust
common in coal miners and others who work with coal. It is similar to both silicosis from inhaling silica dust and asbestosis from inhaling asbestos dust.
Black_lung_disease
Chronic lung condition
fibrosis (scarring) as large spaces. The scarring is most often a result of silicosis, granulomatous infection, tuberculosis, or pulmonary infarction. It can
Emphysema
Oxide of silicon
dementia of 11%. Inhaling finely divided crystalline silica dust can lead to silicosis, bronchitis, or lung cancer, as the dust becomes lodged in the lungs and
Silicon_dioxide
Diseases of the space or tissue between the alveoli of the lungs
Polymyositis Dermatomyositis Antisynthetase syndrome Sjögren's disease Inorganic Silicosis Asbestosis Berylliosis Industrial printing chemicals (e.g. carbon black
Interstitial_lung_disease
Method of marking or cleaning a surface
the risk of causing silicosis to the workers, and in Turkey, more than 5,000 workers in the textile industry suffer from silicosis, and 46 people are known
Sandblasting
Scarring of the lungs due to inhaling dust over long periods
caused interstitial fibrosis. The three most common types are asbestosis, silicosis, and black lung disease. Pneumoconiosis often causes restrictive impairment
Pneumoconiosis
Technique of manufacturing stone tools
The sustained inhalation of flint dust produced by knapping can cause silicosis. This has been called "the world's first industrial disease". However
Knapping
Soft, siliceous sedimentary rock
by abrasion. Inhalation of crystalline silica harms the lungs, causing silicosis. Amorphous silica is considered to have low toxicity, but prolonged inhalation
Diatomaceous_earth
Disease that causes scarring of the lungs
environmental and occupational pollutants, such as metals in asbestosis, silicosis, and exposure to certain gases. Coal miners, ship workers and sand blasters
Pulmonary_fibrosis
Craft of making objects from clay
1963; 20(4): 255–263 'A Case Of Silicosis In The Ceramic Sector. Y. Yurt, M. Turk. EJMI. 2018; 2(1): 50–52 Silicosis, nhs.uk Cancer warning: The type
Pottery
Lung condition caused by exposure to hazardous materials in a workplace
silica can cause silicosis. In 1968, more than 1060 US workers died of silicosis; this number fell to 170 by 2005. Besides causing silicosis, inhalation of
Occupational_lung_disease
Scarring of the lungs
pathology literature. It was coined by Averill Abraham Liebow. Pneumoconiosis Silicosis Asbestosis Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis Emphysema
Usual_interstitial_pneumonia
Inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pneumonia
Non-profit organization
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, whose mission is "Creating knowledge to protect worker health
American Industrial Hygiene Association
American_Industrial_Hygiene_Association
Folklore character
Nelson, the actual John Henry was born in 1848 in New Jersey and died of silicosis, a complication of his workplace, rather than from exhaustion. Several
John_Henry_(folklore)
Inflammation of the large airways in the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Bronchitis
Salt mixture
potash miners throughout history. Potash miners are liable to develop silicosis. Based on a study conducted between 1977 and 1987 of cardiovascular disease
Potash
Infectious disease
arthritis. Other risk factors include: heavy alcohol use, diabetes mellitus, silicosis, tobacco smoking, recreational drug use, severe kidney disease, head and
Tuberculosis
particles, specifically from a volcano; medically, it is the same as silicosis. The word was deliberately coined to be the longest word in English. The
Longest_word_in_English
cigarettes a day increases the risk of TB by two to four times while silicosis increases the risk about 30 fold. Diabetes mellitus is also an important
Risk_factors_for_tuberculosis
Medical intervention
variation of bronchoalveolar lavage. WLL has been experimentally used for silicosis, other forms of mineral inhalation, and accidental inhalation of radioactive
Whole_lung_lavage
Nasal condition associated with cocaine use
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Cocaine-induced midline destructive lesions
Cocaine-induced_midline_destructive_lesions
Ghost town in Nevada, United States
created a fine dust when crushed. Miners breathing the dust often developed silicosis and the town became known as a "widow-maker." Delamar Dry Lake Delamar
Delamar,_Nevada
Medical condition
talcosis is a pulmonary disorder caused by talc. It has been related to silicosis resulting from inhalation of talc and silicates. It is also tied to heroin
Pulmonary_talcosis
Common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Common_cold
Nasal inflammation due to allergens in the air
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Allergic_rhinitis
Underground comix artist
underground comix work in the 1980s. She occasionally used the pen name "Sylvia Silicosis." Her comics combined exaggerated fantasy and ribald humor with documentation
Dori_Seda
Welsh mine owners' organisation (1873–1955)
of unofficial strikers. Compensation for growing numbers of certified silicosis cases was causing severe financial problems at some coal companies by
Monmouthshire and South Wales Coal Owners' Association
Monmouthshire_and_South_Wales_Coal_Owners'_Association
Term for a type of cement products
carcinogenic to humans (Class 1). Crystalline silica is also known to cause silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease. Originally, transite had between 12-50%
Transite
Lung disease involving long-term poor airflow
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease
Lung infection
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Lobar_pneumonia
Genetic disorder affecting mostly the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Cystic_fibrosis
Infection of the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Upper respiratory tract infection
Upper_respiratory_tract_infection
Partial collapse of a lung causing reduced gas exchange
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Atelectasis
Blockage of an artery in the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pulmonary_embolism
Desirable level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being
occupational diseases are various forms of pneumoconiosis, including silicosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis (black lung disease). Asthma is another
Health
Porous form of silicon dioxide
Crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, but synthetic amorphous silica gel is indurated, so it does not cause silicosis. Additional hazards[example needed]
Silica_gel
Meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions
system in a dust storm can also cause silicosis, which, if left untreated, will lead to asphyxiation; silicosis is an incurable condition that may also
Dust_storm
Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
COVID-19
Disease of the lymph nodes
Malignancy Lymphoma Carcinoma Mediastinal tumors Inorganic dust disease Silicosis Berylliosis Extrinsic allergic alveolitis Such as bird fancier's lung
Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
Bilateral_hilar_lymphadenopathy
Medical condition
miners (especially those working in anthracite coal-mines), asbestosis, silicosis and other pneumoconioses. There is probably also a genetic predisposition
Caplan's_syndrome
Mineral made of silicon and oxygen
human carcinogen and may lead to other diseases of the lungs such as silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis. Not all varieties of quartz are naturally occurring
Quartz
State Government body
"Debilitating effect of silicosis" – via www.thehindu.com. Dhar, Aarti (5 April 2015). "Amend Mines Act to contain silicosis: Rajasthan HRC" – via www
Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission
Rajasthan_State_Human_Rights_Commission
Inflammation of the membranes lining the chest cavity (pleurae)
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pleurisy
Accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pleural_effusion
Study of respiratory diseases
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pulmonology
Inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Respiratory_failure
Long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Asthma
Inflammation of the tonsils
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Tonsillitis
Lung disease
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Bronchopneumonia
American hacker collective
SOURCE:Boston. Present were Weld Pond, John Tan, Mudge, Space Rogue, Silicosis and Dildog. On May 19, 1998, all seven members of L0pht (Brian Oblivion
L0pht
Natural material created during volcanic eruptions
normal health, though prolonged exposure potentially poses some risk of silicosis in unprotected workers. Of greater concern is the impact of volcanic ash
Volcanic_ash
Town in Puno, Peru
of them in the end died of silicosis. When I used to carry out post mortems around 50–60 percent of the bodies had silicosis," which is a lung disease
La_Rinconada,_Peru
Group of diseases involving cell growth
concrete flooring to prepare it for an epoxy coating. He wears a respirator to avoid breathing in silica dust, which causes silicosis and lung cancer.
Cancer
Medical condition with excess iron in body tissue
as silica, which upon repeated inhalation is known to cause dangerous silicosis. Because of this, it is not known for certain whether the inhalation of
Siderosis
Inflammation of the epiglottis
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Epiglottitis
Fluid accumulation in the tissue and air spaces of the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pulmonary_edema
Respiratory infection often caused by a virus
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Croup
American poet and essayist (1913–1980)
disaster, an industrial disaster in which hundreds of miners died of silicosis. Muriel Rukeyser was born December 15, 1913, to Lawrence and Myra Lyons
Muriel_Rukeyser
Throat infection by Streptococcus bacteria
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Streptococcal_pharyngitis
Disease of the respiratory system
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Respiratory_disease
Enlargement of the adenoid tonsil
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Adenoid_hypertrophy
Inflammation of the back of the throat
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pharyngitis
Monument and landmark in Edinburgh
were especially vulnerable to phthisis, the term used at the time for silicosis. One contemporary observer says that the monument "killed twenty three
Scott_Monument
Medical condition of the lungs
masses of dense fibrosis (usually in the upper lung zones), can complicate silicosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis. Conglomerate masses may also occur in
Progressive_massive_fibrosis
Abnormal closure of the vocal folds
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Vocal_cord_dysfunction
Topics referred to by the same term
respiratory distress syndrome Asbestosis Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis Silicosis White Lung, a Canadian punk rock group This disambiguation page lists
White_lung
British doctor and politician
before a committee of inquiry into silicosis as an expert witness on behalf of the pottery workers. His campaign on silicosis became a passionate cause and
Barnett_Stross
European filtering face mask standards
mask (for example for DIY jobs). Dust can cause lung diseases, such as silicosis, anthracosis, siderosis and asbestosis (in particular dust from silica
European_respirator_standards
2005 film
and so that they may be granted protection from explosions, toxic gas, silicosis, and falling rocks. The local Catholic priest is unable to tame these
The_Devil's_Miner
Medical condition
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Community-acquired_pneumonia
State of tuberculosis infection without symptoms
cancers), the use of long-term steroid medication, end-stage renal disease, silicosis, gastrectomy, and jejuno-ileal bypass Old age Young age Compared to uninfected
Latent_tuberculosis
Fracturing bedrock by pressurized liquid
at risk for developing pulmonary diseases, including lung cancer and silicosis, the latter due to exposure to silica dust generated from rock drilling
Fracking
Medical condition
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Byssinosis
Pus behind the tonsil due to an infection
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Peritonsillar_abscess
Inflammation of the bronchioles and surrounding tissue in the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Cryptogenic_organizing_pneumonia
American physician
2003-12-31. Retrieved May 24, 2012. Sylvia Jarvis Smith. "Of Severed Fingers, Silicosis, and Stethoscopes". Jcrows.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012. "The UVM Connection
D._C._Jarvis
Disorder of the nose
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Nasal_septum_deviation
Projection X-ray of the chest
location (where is the lesion worst?) upper (e.g., sarcoid, tuberculosis, silicosis/pneumoconiosis, ankylosing spondylitis, Langerhans cell histiocytosis)
Chest_radiograph
Abnormal collection of air in the pleural space
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Pneumothorax
Building material used to cover the exterior of a building
to the silica dust generated during the installation process can cause silicosis. Fiber cement cladding can be painted or stained before or after installation
Fiber_cement_siding
Type of sedimentary rock
amounts of silica, inhalation of limestone dust could potentially lead to silicosis or cancer. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
Limestone
dust than the old manual methods, leading to an increased incidence of silicosis. The work was also dangerous in other ways, with the blasting operations
Slate_industry_in_Wales
Filling of the nasal cavity with fluid mucus
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Running_nose
Cemetery in Barre, Washington County, Vermont
all memorials in the United States came from Barre.[citation needed] Silicosis, a respiratory disease caused by granite dust, was common among the artisans
Hope_Cemetery
Longest word of the Romanian language
pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcaniconioză, the long name of silicoză (silicosis). It consists of 44 letters and refers to a chronic respiratory disease
Longest_word_in_Romanian
Non-fatal disease of the lungs
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Diffuse_alveolar_damage
Field concerned with the safety, health and welfare of people at work
Radium dial painter cancers, "phossy jaw", mercury and lead poisonings, silicosis, and other pneumoconioses were extremely common. The enactment of the
Occupational safety and health
Occupational_safety_and_health
American chemical company
practices at the time. Due to silica dust exposure, many workers developed silicosis, a debilitating lung disease. According to a marker on site, there were
Union_Carbide
1938 poem by Muriel Rukeyser
Bridge, West Virginia, were afflicted by the occupational mining disease silicosis. Over the course of twenty poems, beginning with "The Road" and ending
The_Book_of_the_Dead_(poem)
US federal government agency
CSA Z94.4 CSA Z94.4.1 OSH Act (US) Diseases mitigated by respirators Silicosis Asbestosis lawsuits TB SARS COVID-19 mental health Avian flu Misuse N95
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
National_Institute_for_Occupational_Safety_and_Health
Medical condition
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Radiation-induced_lung_injury
Noncancerous growths within the nose or sinuses
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Nasal_polyp
Banded variety of chalcedony
generate large quantities of silica dust. Respiratory diseases such as silicosis, and a higher incidence of tuberculosis among workers involved in the
Agate
Medical condition
artists of the day, such as Woody Guthrie's song "Dust Pneumonia Blues". Silicosis – Occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica
Dust_pneumonia
Permanent enlargement of the lung airways
Berylliosis Caplan's syndrome Chalicosis Coalworker's pneumoconiosis Siderosis Silicosis Talcosis Byssinosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Bagassosis Bird fancier's
Bronchiectasis
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