Severe silicosis found among fabricat... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

55,843 members66,502 posts

Severe silicosis found among fabricators of engineered quartz stone.

2greys profile image
0 Replies

Respirable crystalline silica exposure causes silicosis, a disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease. Clusters of cases have been reported internationally among stone countertop fabrication workers, but only one U.S. case in this industry has been reported previously.

cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/...

Written by
2greys profile image
2greys
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Cystic fibrosis

HiI was diagnosed with bronchiectasis at the beginning of the year, at the time it was mentioned i...

Autumn covid booster (anti-vaxxers please scroll past)

I just spotted this...

Relvar/trelegy

Hi, I've been puy on relvar and tolerated it well (fostair gave me the shakes) I've just got my...

Primrose 123

Hello again to all my dear friends here on HU, I wish to thank each & every one of you who very...

I. L. D

Can anyone give information on lung disease. Iam 60yr female never smoked and been diagnosed with...