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OCCUPATIONAL RESPIRATORY DISEASES

OCCUPATIONAL RESPIRATORY DISEASES. By: Gh. Pouryaghoub. MD Center for Research on Occupational Diseases (CROD) Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). Anatomy. Upper respiratory tract: nasal passages pharynx and associated structures Lower respiratory tract: Larynx Trachea Bronchi

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OCCUPATIONAL RESPIRATORY DISEASES

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  1. OCCUPATIONAL RESPIRATORY DISEASES By: Gh. Pouryaghoub. MD Center for Research on Occupational Diseases (CROD) Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS)

  2. Anatomy • Upper respiratory tract: • nasal passages • pharynx and associated structures • Lower respiratory tract: • Larynx • Trachea • Bronchi • Bronchioles • alveolar ducts and alveoli

  3. Anatomy (Functional) • CONDUCTING PORTION nasal passages all the way down to terminal bronchioles • TRANSITIONAL & RESPIRATORY PORTION respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveoli

  4. Respiratory System Functions ventilation Air conditioning Gas exchange Phonation Contains receptors for smell Rids the body of some excess water and heat Acid-base balance Pulmonary defense Metabolism and handling of bioactive materials

  5. Toxic Inhalation by Ventilation • Gases • Vapors • Aerosols • Dust • Mist • Fog • Fume • Smoke

  6. TOXIC EFFECTS Dust properties Site of action Duration and intensity Defense mechanisms Personal factors

  7. ANATOMIC SITES Particle size Geometry Surface area Inertia Electrostatic Charge Coagulability Hygroscopy Solubility

  8. ACUTE RESPIRATORY RESPONSES TO TOXINES Rhinosinositis Laryngitis Airway obstruction Bronchitis Alveolitis Pulmonary edema

  9. CHRONIC RESPIRATORY RESPONSES TO TOXINES Asthma Bronchitis Parenchymal fibrosis Pleural fibrosis Cancer

  10. OCCUPATIONAL LUNG DESEASES • Asthma • Pneumoconiosis • Silicosis • Asbestosis

  11. OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA Definition Etiologic and Predisposing factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention

  12. PNEUMOCONIOSIS BENIGN • Iron oxide • Tin • Barium • Antimony • Zirconium • Titanium COLLAGENOUS • Silica • Asbestos • Coal dust • Talk • Beryllium • Aluminum

  13. SILICOSIS CHRONIC or CLASSICAL ACCELERATED ACUTE Exposure to free crystalline silica

  14. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSUER Foundry Mining, Tunneling Abrasives, Sand blasting Stone cutting, Polishing Glass manufacturing Ceramics

  15. SILICOSIS High mortality and morbidity Preventable by avoidance of exposure Medical surveillance is one of the main parts of its primary prevention

  16. WHO and ILO joint program "International Program on Global Elimination of Silicosis“ (since 1995) One of the main parts of this program is the formulation of national and regional action plans

  17. Diagnostic Criteria Based on physician potential experience & knowledge and the following criteria History of significant exposure to silica dust AND A chest X-ray compatible with silicosis AND Rule out other diseases that may mimic silicosis

  18. ASBESTOSIS Inflammatory granulomatous reactions to asbestos over the course of years • Fiber cement production • Insulation and fire proofing • Reinforced plastics • Textiles • Paper • Filter

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