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1. A Comprehensive Overview of Pneumoconiosis Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut Department of Toxicology Seminar Presentation on Presented by:- Himanshi Sharma M.Sc IInd Sem Department of Toxicology 2022-2023

2. Outline Introduction Silicosis Anthracosis Byssinosis Bagassosis Asbestosis Farmer’s lung Lungs X-ray Epidemiology Legal and Social Implications Conclusion

3. Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling mineral dust particles. Silicosis, anthracosis, byssinosis, and bagassosis are types of pneumoconiosis. Understanding pneumoconiosis is important for prevention and treatment. The term "pneumoconiosis" comes from the Greek pneumon , meaning lung, and konis , meaning dust . Introduction

4. Silicosis Silicosis is caused by inhaling crystalline silica dust. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Treatment involves avoiding further exposure and managing symptoms In the mica mines Bihar out of 329 miners 34.1% found suffering from silicosis

5. Anthracosis, or black lung disease, is caused by inhaling coal dust. Symptoms include coughing, difficulty breathing, and respiratory infections. Prevention involves minimizing exposure to coal dust. Anthracosis

6. First Phase- its simple pneumoconiosis which is associated with little ventilatory impairment. Second Phase- This phase require 12 years of work exposure create a progressive masses fibrosis this causes severe respiratory disability and frequently results in premature death.

7. Byssinosis Byssinosis, or brown lung disease, is caused by inhaling cotton dust. Symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Treatment involves avoiding further exposure and managing symptoms. Byssinosis commonly occurs in textile workers who are employed in yarn and fabric manufacture industries

8. Bagassosis Bagassosis is caused by inhaling moldy sugarcane dust. Symptoms include coughing, fever, and chest pain. Prevention involves minimizing exposure to moldy sugarcane dust. It was first reported in India by Ganguli and Pal in 1995

9. Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic (long-term) lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a general term for a group of minerals made of microscopic fibers. shortness of breath, a persistent cough, wheezing . chest pain You can reduce your risk of asbestosis by avoiding long-term exposure to asbestos If your job involves exposure to the mineral, you should wear a respirator (a mask that filters particles from the air).

10. Farmer’s lung Farmer's lung is a disease caused by an allergy to the mold in certain crops . t's usually caused by breathing in dust from hay, corn, grass for animal feed, grain, tobacco, or some pesticides .

11. Farmer's lung can cause three kinds of allergic reactions. Symptoms An acute attack  is an intense reaction that happens 4 to 8 hours after you breathe in mold . Symptoms include: Dry irritating cough Fever and chills Rapid breathing Rapid heart rate Shortness of breath Sudden feeling that you're sick

12. A sub-acute attack  is less intense and comes on more slowly than an acute attack. Symptoms include: Achy muscles and joints Coughing Mild fever with some chills No appetite Shortness of breath

13. Chronic farmer's lung   happens after you've had many acute attacks and are around large amounts of moldy dust often. When you reach this point, your lungs may have permanent damage.   Symptoms: Night sweats No appetite and gradual weight loss Occasional fever Shortness of breath that gets worse over time Weakness and loss of energy Weight loss

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15. Epidemiology Pneumoconiosis is a global issue, with high prevalence in certain industries and regions. Risk factors include occupation, environment, and individual susceptibility. Occupational and environmental exposure are major contributors to pneumoconiosis.

16. Legal and Social Implications Workers' compensation provides financial support for individuals with pneumoconiosis. OSHA regulates workplace safety to prevent pneumoconiosis. Public health policies aim to reduce the incidence of pneumoconiosis.

17. Conclusion Silicosis, anthracosis, byssinosis, and bagassosis are types of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling mineral dust particles. Further research is needed to improve prevention and treatment. Public health and occupational safety efforts are crucial in reducing the burden of pneumoconiosis.