scholarly journals Radiological Manifestation of Progressive Massive Fibrosis as a Complication of Silicosis-Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Bharat Bhusan Sharma ◽  
Dhiraj Kumar Mishra ◽  
Tanu Singh ◽  
Natasha Nargotra ◽  
Rohit Kumar Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Chief Complaint ◽  
Pleural Thickening ◽  
Occupational Lung Diseases ◽  
Specific Occupation ◽  
Occupational Background ◽  
Radiological Manifestation ◽  
Progressive Massive Fibrosis

Progressive massive fibrosis (PMF) is the outcome of complicated silicosis and falls in the category of occupational lung diseases. The underlying etiological factors responsible for this are fine particles of silica, inhaled by workers in certain specific occupation. We present a 42-year-old male patient with chief complaint of breathlessness and had occupational background in relation to sandblasting. HRCT chest had shown confluent fibrotic densities in bilateral upper lobes with loco regional bronchietatic changes and adjacent pleural thickening. The patient was diagnosed of having PMF on the history and classical HRCT findings

An Analytical Study Carried Out to Identify Symptoms of Occupational Lung Diseases and Preventive Measures among Workers Involved in Marble Industries in Rajsamand District of Rajasthan

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Kalika Gupta ◽  
Mitin Parmar ◽  
Pranav Bhavsar ◽  
Milan Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Lung Disease ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Protective Measure ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Occupational Lung Diseases

BACKGROUND Occupational lung diseases are diseases affecting the respiratory system, including occupational asthma, black lung disease and many more. Workers exposed to marble dust stand an increased risk of suffering from asthma symptoms, chronic bronchitis, nasal inflammation and impairment of lung functions. The recognition of occupational causes can be made difficult by years of latency between exposure in the workplace and the occurrence of disease. Through this study, authors have established the importance of early identification of symptoms of occupational lung diseases and the importance of preventive measures that can be applied to reduce incidence of such diseases. METHODS This was a cross sectional community-based study conducted on 340 marble mining or cutting workers of Rajnagar [Morwar], Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, for a duration of three months. Workers were clinically examined and asked about environmental conditions and use of preventive measures through a questionnaire designed by the investigators and with the help of pamphlets and videos, educational interventions were provided. RESULTS Almost 90 % of the workers didn’t use protective measure like mask or shield. Among the 10 % workers who were using safety measures, 60 % were using face mask and 20 % were using apron at the work place. After the educational intervention given by investigators, around 63 % had started using various safety measures. CONCLUSIONS Early interventions after development of symptoms are important as they can decrease chances of further worsening of the condition. Health education, periodic health check-ups and use of protective measures are the essence in preventing occupational lung diseases. KEYWORDS Occupational Lung Disease, Cough, Marble Workers, Silicosis

The state of the cardiovascular system in occupational bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, not associated with the impact of harmful industrial factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-68
Author(s):  
Vyacheslav S. Lotkov ◽  
Anton Vladimirovich Glazistov ◽  
Antonina G. Baykova ◽  
Marina Yuryevna Vostroknutova ◽  
Natalia E. Lavrentieva
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
External Respiration ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Occupational Lung Diseases ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

The formation and progression of chronic dust bronchitis and chronic bronchitis of toxic-chemical etiology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is accompanied by an increase in the degree of ventilation disorders, echocardiographic signs of hypertrophy and dilatation of the right ventricle are formed, typical for chronic pulmonary heart disease. The progression of disturbances in the function of external respiration in dusty lung diseases leads to a decrease in myocardial contractility. The detection of hemodynamic disturbances at the early stages of the development of occupational lung diseases indicates the need for individual monitoring of the functional state of the cardiovascular system in the process of contact with industrial aerosols, especially in groups of workers with long-term exposure.

Cytology of Nonneoplastic Occupational and Environmental Diseases of the Lung and Pleura

2007 ◽  
Vol 131 (11) ◽  
pp. 1700-1708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Laucirica ◽  
Mary L. Ostrowski
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Cell Hyperplasia ◽  
Cytologic Examination ◽  
Diagnostic Categories ◽  
Etiologic Agents ◽  
Limited Experience ◽  
Occupational Lung Diseases

Abstract Context.—Cytologic examination of the respiratory tract has been a useful diagnostic tool when evaluating neoplastic lesions of the respiratory tract. However, we have limited experience in the application of this technique in the management of nonneoplastic occupational and environmental diseases of the lung and pleura. This review focuses on the cytologic characteristics of a variety of occupational lung diseases, grouping them into 2 broad diagnostic categories: reactive cellular changes and noncellular elements. The former includes entities such as reactive mesothelial proliferation, goblet cell metaplasia, Creola bodies, and reserve cell hyperplasia, and the latter encompasses Curschmann spirals, Charcot-Leyden crystals, and asbestos bodies. Objective.—To illustrate the cytologic features of several nonneoplastic occupational and environmental diseases and correlate the cytology with various etiologic agents. Data Sources.—Case-derived material and literature review. Conclusions.—The role of cytology in the diagnosis of nonneoplastic occupational and environmental lung diseases is limited. This may be because more than one agent can elicit a similar host reaction and/or the offending agent can be associated with more than one pathologic process. However, in the appropriate clinical and radiographic setting, the cytology can render valuable diagnostic information. Examples include pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in patients with acute silicoproteinosis and asbestos bodies in bronchoalveolar lavage samples of patients with asbestos exposure.

scholarly journals Excess of Plasma Cells with Pseudo-Gaucher Cells in a Case of Tuberculosis - A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
A Palta ◽  
P Dhiman ◽  
J Ram
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Inflammatory Reaction ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Plasma Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow Examination ◽  
Lytic Lesion ◽  
Rare Finding ◽  
Antitubercular Treatment ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Reaction

This report describes a case of 50 year old woman fever and bony pains with lytic lesion in skull. A polyclonal band was seen in γregion on serum electrophoresis. Bone marrow examination showed excess of plasma cells along with many Pseudo- Gaucher cells. The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory reaction was made. Although stain for AFB was negative, the patient responded to antitubercular treatment. The presence of pseudo-gaucher cells along with plasmacytosis is a rare finding in tuberculosis. SAARC Journal of Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases & HIV/AIDS; 2012; IX(2) 30-32 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/saarctb.v9i2.7976

Outcomes After Lung Transplantation for Patients with Occupational Lung Diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. S254
Author(s):  
K.D. Joubert ◽  
C.R. Ensor ◽  
D.C. Strollo ◽  
E.A. Lendermon ◽  
S.A. Yousem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Transplantation ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Occupational Lung Diseases

scholarly journals Survival following lung transplantation for silicosis and other occupational lung diseases

2011 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Singer ◽  
H. Chen ◽  
T. Phelan ◽  
J. Kukreja ◽  
J. A. Golden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Transplantation ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Occupational Lung Diseases

Outcomes after lung transplantation for patients with occupational lung diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. e13460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyla D. Joubert ◽  
J. Awori Hayanga ◽  
Diane C. Strollo ◽  
Elizabeth A. Lendermon ◽  
Samuel A. Yousem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Transplantation ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Occupational Lung Diseases

scholarly journals EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF VATALA YONIVYAPDA W.S.R ENDOMETRIOSIS BY AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2271-2278
Author(s):  
Poonam Kumari ◽  
Poonam Choudhary ◽  
Hetal H. Dave ◽  
Sonu Sonu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Chief Complaint ◽  
Complete Relief ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Present Patient ◽  
Unbearable Pain ◽  
Laboratory Investigations ◽  
Extreme Pain

Background: A married Hindu female patient of 44 years of age visited OPD of National Institute of Ayurveda, deemed to be university, Jaipur on 30 December 2020. She was having chief complaint of extreme and unbearable pain starting 2-3 days before menstruation and continuing in her menstruation also. Methodology: On reviewing her laboratory investigations (USG) she was diagnosed with Endometriosis. On de- tailed history, Dosha assessment was done based on the clinical features and mainly Vata Dosha was found to be vitiated in the present patient. Considering this, she was diagnosed with Vatala Yonivyapada, and treatment was given to her based on the line of treatment explained for Vatala Yonivyapada in classics. Result: Patients showed complete relief in extreme pain during menstruation in the very 1st first cycle following treatment and she is having complete relief in pain to date. Keywords: Vatala Yonivyapada, Endometriosis, Dysmenorrhea

scholarly journals SILICOSIS WITH PROGRESSIVE MASSIVE FIBROSIS: A CASE REPORT

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (65) ◽  
pp. 4676-4677
Author(s):  
Anjali Anjali ◽  
Anuranjan Dubey ◽  
Gyanendra Narayan Singh ◽  
Anjali Verma ◽  
Vijay Shankar Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Progressive Massive Fibrosis
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