Silicosis aguda

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Silicosis aguda

Nombres alternativos:

Silicoproteinosis; Fibrosis masiva progresiva

Prevención:

Si una persona trabaja en un oficio de alto riesgo, debe usar máscaras contra el polvo y no fumar e igualmente puede necesitar otra protección, como un respirador.

Referencias:

Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2007: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment . 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby; 2006.

Glazer CS, Newman LS. Occupational interstitial lung disease. Clin Chest Med . September 2004;25:467-478.

Pipavath S, Godwin JD. Imaging of interstitial lung disease. Clin Chest Med . September 2004;25:455-465.

Sistema respiratorio

Sistema respiratorio

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