quarry dust and immune disease
Silicosis
ResultWhen inhaled, silica dust passes into the lungs, and scavenger cells such as macrophages engulf it (see Overview of the Immune System Overview of the Immune System The immune system is designed to defend the body against foreign or dangerous invaders. Such invaders include Microorganisms (commonly called …
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An assessment of the immune status of some stone quarry.
ResultIt has been observed that silica dust particles negatively impact the health of stone quarry workers which usually manifest as respiratory difficulties, …
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Silica, Crystalline
ResultBreathing crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, which in severe cases can be disabling, or even fatal. When silica dust enters the lungs, it causes the formation of scar tissue, which makes it difficult for the lungs to take in oxygen. There is no cure for silicosis. Silicosis typically occurs after 15–20 years of occupational exposure ...
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Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living …
ResultThis study found high concentrations of dust particles in the surrounding area of quarry sites, and a high prevalence of reported symptoms among the nearby population, including cough, dyspnea, nasal inflammation, as …
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Silicosis
ResultSilicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years. Silica is a substance naturally found in certain types of stone, rock, sand and clay. Working with these materials can create a very fine dust that can be easily inhaled.
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Managing silica dust at mining and quarry sites
Result• Autoimmune diseases – conditions whereby the body's own immune system attacks healthy organs and tissues Both short and long-term exposure to silica dust can be hazardous - one worker may develop a silica related disease soon after a single, high-level exposure, while another worker may not develop
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Autoimmune Diseases: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and More
Resultmuscle aches. swelling. trouble concentrating. numbness and tingling in your hands and feet. hair loss. skin rash. With some autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA ...
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quarry dust and immune disease
ResultBreathing sharp freshly-cut sand dust such as silica at sand mining and processing sites carries a greater risk of pulmonary disease than breathing older smoother particles weathered by heat wind and moisture such as silica dust blown from cropland There is no federal standard for ambient air exposure to silica outside the …
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Silicosis: Symptoms, Treatment and More
ResultChest pain. Wheezing. Abnormal shortness of breath with exercise. However, in the early stages of the disease, individuals often don't have any symptoms at all. The symptoms of silicosis often don't appear until 10 to 20 years of exposure to silica in a work environment. This is called chronic silicosis.
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Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in …
ResultINTRODUCTION. Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are a heterogeneous group of 70 to 80 different inflammatory disorders affecting approximately 3% to 8% of the population in the United States ().The prevalence of AD (14.7 to 23.5 million people) is reported to be steadily increasing (1,2).ADs occur when the immune response …
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Autoimmune Disease Diet: 6 Foods to Eat and 3 to Avoid
ResultAdd Some Spice to Your Life. Certain spices are particularly beneficial when it comes to minimizing inflammation and boosting your body's healthy immune response. Super-flavorful options include ginger, cayenne pepper, cloves, garlic, cinnamon, and turmeric. Turmeric, in particular, is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of
ResultIngestion, dermal and inhalation of dust are the major pathways for exposure of humans to quarry soil-dust, although the HQ and THI values in some …
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Exposure to silica dust at work may increase risk of autoimmune …
Result"Exposure to silica dust at work, which is the case especially at workplaces within construction and industry, may lead to autoimmune rheumatic diseases - even at low levels of exposure," says one ...
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Blood Tests for Autoimmune Diseases
ResultFemales under 50: 0 to 20 mm/hr. Females over 50: 0 to 30 mm/hr. As with the CRP test, a high ESR could indicate an autoimmune disease or other inflammatory conditions. On the flip side, a normal ESR may be an indication that autoimmunity is not involved. Red Blood Cell Count: Understanding MCV, MCH, …
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9/11 Survivors at Increased Risk for Autoimmune Disease
ResultThe researchers identified 118 people with systemic autoimmune disease. RA was most frequent (n=71), followed by Sjӧgren's syndrome (n=22), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (n=20), myositis (n=9), mixed connective tissue disease (n=7) and scleroderma (n=4). Among 9/11 responders, those with intense …
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Crystalline Silica | NIOSH | CDC
ResultSilica. Print. Photo by NIOSH. Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in a variety of industries. Silica dust is made up of small particles that can become airborne …
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VA Rating for Infectious Diseases and Autoimmune Disorders
ResultThe VA has linked Agent Orange, an herbicide used in the Vietnam War, to various medical conditions. Certain autoimmune disorders, like Graves disease, have been linked to Agent Orange and are eligible for VA disability. Veterans' infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders may also be due to …
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Frontiers | No causal association between …
ResultImmune disorders were substantially correlated with overall occupational environmental exposure [OR (95%CI) = 1.29 (1.11–1.49)] . Exposure to inorganic dust, such as silica and …
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Respiratory symptoms and ventilatory functions among quarry …
ResultA preliminary study among quarry workers in Edo State, in southern Nigeria, showed a dearth of awareness of the hazards and diseases associated with working in the quarry industry and thus poor use of safety equipments . Our hypothesis was that exposure to quarry dust is associated with respiratory …
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Dust events, pulmonary diseases and immune system
ResultAsthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and desert dusts. The highest prevalence of asthma has been reported in areas with …
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Autoimmune Skin Conditions: Types, Symptoms, Causes
ResultConditions like psoriasis cause an overgrowth of skin cells that pile up on the surface of the skin. These plaques can burn, sting, and itch. Other symptoms of autoimmune skin diseases include: Chronic fatigue. Skin inflammation (swelling) Small patches of red, scaly skin. Skin scarring.
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Preventing tuberculosis among silica dust exposed workers
ResultSilica exposed workers. Exposure to silica dust is a potent risk factor for TB, as demonstrated in multiple studies, notably among exposed miners and stone crushers.1–3 Silicosis, a lung disease caused by exposure to crystalline silica dust, is one of the most common occupational lung diseases worldwide.4 In addition, …
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Autoimmune Diseases: Signs, Symptoms, and …
ResultCommon signs of autoimmune disease include fatigue, skin rashes, stomach ache, swollen glands, recurring low-grade fever, joint aches, and muscle pain. While different types of autoimmune diseases share these common symptoms, there are also features that set them apart. This article explains the …
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Silicosis: Symptoms, Treatment and More
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Silicosis
Web ResultSilicosis is caused by inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust and is characterized by nodular pulmonary fibrosis. Chronic silicosis generally …
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HSE
ResultSilica. One of the health risks from working in the quarry industry is that of exposure to fine dust containing crystalline silica (otherwise known as quartz ). Quartz is found in almost all kinds of rock, sands, clays, shale and gravel. Workers exposed to fine dust containing quartz are at risk of developing a chronic and possibly severely ...
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Cumulative Effect of Quarry Dust on Respiratory Health …
Resultliver, or autoimmune disease were disqualified from the trial. 2.7. Specifications of Participants for Control Group Participants A total number of 45 healthy volunteers, not exposed to quarry dust, matched in terms of age, , gender and socio-economic status with that of exposed participants will be taken …
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Disorders of the Immune System | Johns Hopkins Medicine
ResultSome conditions caused by an overactive immune system are: Asthma. The response in your lungs can cause coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing. Asthma can be triggered by common allergens like dust or pollen or by an irritant like tobacco smoke. Eczema. An allergen causes an itchy rash known as atopic …
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The immune system: Cells, tissues, function, and disease
ResultThe immune system is the body's tool for preventing or limiting infection. Its complex network of cells, organs, proteins, and tissues enable the immune system to defend the body from pathogens ...
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Occupational exposures and autoimmune diseases
ResultAutoimmune diseases are pathologic conditions defined by abnormal autoimmune responses and characterized by immune system reactivity in the form of autoantibodies and T cell responses to self-structures. ... relative risks of 3.0 and higher) have been documented in investigations of silica dust and rheumatoid …
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Inorganic Dust Exposure During Military Service as a …
ResultThere is mounting epidemiologic evidence that exposure to inorganic dust is associated with increased risk of rheumatologic and other autoimmune (AI) diseases. The links between dusty environments and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are evident among miners, especially coal miners, and are strongly implicated in a …
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