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Neumoconiosis de los mineros del carbón

Nombres alternativos:

Enfermedad del pulmón negro; Pneumoconiosis; Antrosilicosis

Tratamiento:

No hay ningún tratamiento específico para este trastorno. Se recomienda evitar la exposición posterior al polvo.

Grupos de apoyo:

Para buscar recursos adicionales, ver el artículo sobre grupos de apoyo para la enfermedad pulmonar .

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Por lo general, el pronóstico para la forma simple de esta afección es bueno. En casos poco comunes, la forma complicada puede empeorar repentinamente. Esta enfermedad rara vez causa incapacidad o muerte.

Complicaciones:

Las complicaciones pueden abarcar:

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Se debe buscar asistencia médica si se desarrollan síntomas de neumoconiosis de los mineros del carbón.

Referencias:

Mason RJ, Murray J, VC Broaddus, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine . 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2005:1758-1763.

Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine . 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:694-697.

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