Talcosis
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| Name: Talcosis |
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| Replacement of normal lung tissue by fibrous scar tissue. |
Causes of Talcosis
Long-term inhalation of fine talcum powder in the milling and rubber industries. Aggravated by cigarette smoking. |
Symptoms of Talcosis
No symptoms until the condition is quite advanced, when patients become short of breath. |
Tests for Talcosis
Chest X-ray shows scar tissue in lungs. |
Treatment for Talcosis
None available.
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Complications of Talcosis of its treatment
Lung infections such as pneumonia. |
Likely Outcome of Talcosis
No cure, but only slowly progressive, and the disease does not necessarily lead to lung cancer in the same way as asbestosis. |
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