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more_legal_areas silicosisSymptoms of silicosis usually do not appear until the lung damage has progressed to certain point; many times, symptoms of silicosis are not noticed until twenty years or more after exposure to silica dust. Many symptoms of silicosis are mistaken for a common cold or chronic bronchitis/asthma. A diagnosis relying solely upon the symptoms of silicosis a patient describes may not predict silicosis at first. It is crucial for patients manifesting symptoms of silicosis to also inform their doctors of their exposure to silica dust.
The most common symptoms of silicosis include difficulty breathing and a cough accompanied by chest pain. As the condition worsens, additional symptoms of silicosis, such as fever, weight loss, and night sweats, occur. Most of the symptoms of silicosis result from the hardening of lung tissue created by fibrous growths around silica dust. Because symptoms of silicosis can appear long after contact with silica dust has ceased, victims may not link symptoms of silicosis with their exposure.
People who have worked in industries known for silica dust exposure display symptoms of silicosis far more commonly than the general population. Among miners, quarry workers, rock cutters and construction workers, symptoms of silicosis should be taken very seriously and immediately reported to a physician. Because the symptoms of silicosis often appear late in the condition’s development, treatment usually focuses on damage control. Individuals showing symptoms of silicosis may wish to investigate the amount of responsibility their employers have for their conditions. If symptoms of silicosis have appeared in yourself or a loved one, an attorney experienced in representing individuals with symptoms of silicosis may be able to help you determine your course of action.
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