siderosis

• Enfermedad pulmonar profesional causada por la inhalación prolongada de polvo de hierro, que produce fibrosis pulmonar y depósito de hierro en los pulmones, frecuente en soldadores y trabajadores del metal.

A medical condition characterized by fibrosis of the lungs caused by prolonged inhalation of iron dust, commonly occurring among welders and other metal workers.

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1. Lung disease from iron dustC1formalmedical

   A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling iron or iron oxide particles, often seen in welders and metal workers.

   Siderosis pulmonar

   • Welders are at risk of developing siderosis after years of exposure to iron dust.
   • Regular health screenings can help detect siderosis in its early stages.
   • The patient's chest X-ray showed signs of siderosis due to his work in a steel factory.