pneumoconiosis

• Doença respiratória crônica causada pela inalação de poeiras minerais ou metálicas, que provoca inflamação e fibrose pulmonar. Inclui formas como a silicose, a antracose e a asbestose.

A chronic respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of metallic or mineral particles, leading to inflammation and fibrosis of the lungs.

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   A chronic respiratory disease caused by the prolonged inhalation of metallic or mineral dust particles, leading to inflammation and fibrosis of the lungs.

   Doença pulmonar crônica ocupacional

   • Miners are at high risk of developing pneumoconiosis due to constant exposure to coal dust.
   • The doctor diagnosed him with pneumoconiosis after years of working in a quarry.
   • Preventive measures like masks can reduce the incidence of pneumoconiosis in industrial workers.