Outras pneumoconioses / Other pneumoconioses
J. bras. pneumol
; 32(supl.2): S54-S59, maio 2006. tab
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in Pt
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RESUMO
As pneumoconioses mais prevalentes são a silicose, a asbestose e a pneumoconiose do trabalhador do carvão. Outras pneumoconioses com repercussões clínicas, funcionais e estruturais distintas são causadas pela inalação de poeiras metálicas a partir de fumos metálicos e sais orgânicos. A distinção quanto à forma química do composto inalado tem relação com a reação tecidual e o prognóstico. São apresentadas de forma sucinta a pneumoconiose simples, a siderose, a pneumoconiose por rocha fosfática, e a doença pulmonar crônica pelo berílio e por exposição a metais duros. Uma anamnese ocupacional como instrumento de busca etiológica dessas pneumoconioses é essencial.
ABSTRACT
The most prevalent pneumoconioses are silicosis, asbestosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis. Other pneumoconioses that have distinct clinical, functional and structural repercussions are caused by inhalation of metal powder in fumes from metals or organic salts. The distinction in terms of the chemical form of the inhaled compound is related to the tissue reaction and to the prognosis. Simple pneumoconiosis, siderosis, berylliosis and phosphate rock-related pneumoconiosis, as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by exposure to heavy metals, are succinctly discussed. As an instrument of etiologic investigation of these pneumoconioses, the taking of occupational histories is essential.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Pneumoconiosis
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Pneumonia
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Occupational Exposure
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Dust
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Pt
Journal:
J. bras. pneumol
Journal subject:
PNEUMOLOGIA
Year:
2006
Type:
Article