Anthracosis

Anthracosis is a chronic pulmonary disease that develops as a result of prolonged inhalation of coal dust. It belongs to the group of pneumoconiosis and occurs mainly in miners working in coal mines.

With anthracosis, coal particles accumulate in the lungs, which over time lead to the development of fibrosis of the lung tissue. This causes thickening of the walls of the alveoli and interalveolar septa, disruption of pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange.

Clinical manifestations of anthracosis include shortness of breath, cough, and weakness. As the disease progresses, pulmonary failure may develop. Diagnosis is based on X-ray and CT scans of the chest, which reveal typical changes in the lungs. Treatment is mainly symptomatic and aimed at improving respiratory function.

Prevention of anthracosis consists of following safety rules in coal mines, using respiratory protection, and regular medical examinations of miners.

Anthracosis or Anthracosis is an occupational disease that develops in workers in the coal industry, as well as representatives of other professions associated with working on coal.

The main symptoms of this disease are the following: cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, insomnia, sudden weight loss. All these symptoms can appear rather mildly and gradually intensify. Also anthracosis