silicosis/obesity

In sarcoidosis and other granulomatous non-caseous diseases, the election treatment is immunosuppressive, mainly with cortisones that ensure more than 70% lasting remissions. Continuous use of cortisones for a long time (8-30 months) in high doses leads to serious side effects: gastric and

BACKGROUND Mining operations conducted at high altitudes provide health challenges for workers as well as for medical personnel. OBJECTIVE To review the literature regarding adverse health effects and toxic exposures that may be associated with mining operations conducted at altitude and to discuss

OBJECTIVE Occupational exposure to silica dust is associated with significant impairment of lung function. The present study investigates which pathological changes in the lung are associated with impairment of lung function in silica dust exposed workers who were life-long non-smokers. METHODS 242