Charcoal maker's pneumoconiosis. Issue 10 (14th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watanabe, Hiroki; Sumi, Toshiyuki; Keira, Yoshiko
• Is Part Of: Respirology case reports. Volume 10:Issue 10(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-09-14
• Subjects: charcoal -- occupational hazard -- pneumoconiosis; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1040
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-3380

Abstract

Key message: Negligence of health safety is common cause for occupational hazards such as charcoal maker's pneumoconiosis. This case report highlights such a case where the condition developed because of not wearing a dust mask due to the heat during production. As the condition is mostly asymptomatic, preventive measures must be encouraged. Abstract : We present a case of charcoal maker's pneumoconiosis that developed due to negligence of health safety measures, that is, not wearing a dust mask, during production. As the condition is mostly asymptomatic, preventive measures must be encouraged.