Diagnosis is made when someone who has worked with silica has chest computed tomography (CT) that shows distinctive patterns consistent with the disease. A chest x-ray can also be done to help diagnose silicosis. When imaging findings are unclear, samples of lung tissue can help confirm the diagnosis. How earlyRead More →
Silicosis is permanent lung damage caused by breath- ing dust containing extremely fine particles of crys- talline silica. Crystalline silica is found in materials such as concrete, masonry and rock. Is concrete dust bad? Concrete dust can be very harmful. Even the slightest amount of exposure can cause irritation toRead More →
The largest occupational groups exposed to silica were construction trades labourers, heavy equipment operators, and plasterers and drywallers. However, workers can also be exposed in industries such as mining, agriculture, and various manufacturing industries. How easy is it to get silicosis? Silicosis usually develops after being exposed to silica forRead More →