Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis
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📋Overview
Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis, often called black lung disease, is a form of interstitial lung disease that develops after prolonged exposure to coal mine dust. The condition occurs when inhaled particles lodge in the lung tissue, potentially leading to chronic inflammation and the development of fibrosis.
As a type of pneumoconiosis, this disease is characterized by the lung's clinical reaction to mineral dust accumulation. This specific classification involves the progressive formation of scar tissue in response to foreign coal particles embedded in the pulmonary structure.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0003165Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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