Imaging in occupational and environmental lung disease

Larici, Anna Rita; Mereu, Manuela; Franchi, Paola

doi:10.1097/mcp.0000000000000034

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“…Specifically, HRCT has an enhanced capacity to detect pneumoconiosis compared to chest X-ray due to the increased sensitivity provided by the finer spatial resolution and 3D nature of HRCT [6]. While Larici et al [48] concluded that HRCT is the optimal modality of imaging, Şener et al [63] resolved that, although HRCT had a higher rate of detection in the early stages, the cost, radiation exposure, accessibility, and lack of ability to evaluate pulmonary functions did not support the introduction of routine use in this setting.…”

Section: Imagingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Early Detection Methods for Silicosis in Australia and Internationally: A Review of the Literature

Austin

James

Tessier

2021

IJERPH

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Pneumoconiosis, or occupational lung disease, is one of the world’s most prevalent work-related diseases. Silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis, is caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. Although silicosis can be fatal, it is completely preventable. Hundreds of thousands of workers globally are at risk of being exposed to RCS at the workplace from various activities in many industries. Currently, in Australia and internationally, there are a range of methods used for the respiratory surveillance of workers exposed to RCS. These methods include health and exposure questionnaires, spirometry, chest X-rays, and HRCT. However, these methods predominantly do not detect the disease until it has significantly progressed. For this reason, there is a growing body of research investigating early detection methods for silicosis, particularly biomarkers. This literature review summarises the research to date on early detection methods for silicosis and makes recommendations for future work in this area. Findings from this review conclude that there is a critical need for an early detection method for silicosis, however, further laboratory- and field-based research is required.

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Section: Imagingmentioning

confidence: 99%