Rationale: Workplace inhalational hazards remain common worldwide, even though they
are ameliorable. Previous American Thoracic Society documents have assessed the …

Background While the association between occupational inhalation of silica dust and
pulmonary tuberculosis has been known for over a century, there has never been a …

Introduction Silicosis mostly happens in workers with high silica exposure and may
accompany the development of various diseases like tuberculosis, cancer, or autoimmune …

Background The role of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) as a source of
income is rapidly gaining importance in the economically difficult times in Zimbabwe. Small …

Background: Aerosols generated during construction activities are an integral part of
building operations. Considering the nature of materials used in construction activities …

Emerging risk factors for tuberculosis (TB) infection, such as air pollution, play a significant
role at both the individual and population levels. However, the association between air …

Introduction: co-existence of silicosis and tuberculosis is known as silico-tuberculosis. This
article review the frequency of silicosis and tuberculosis in workers who exposed to silica …

Silicosis is one of the oldest occupational diseases known to man. It is an irreversible fibrotic
lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silicon dioxide or silica. In spite of optimal …

The link between occupational respiratory diseases (ORD) and exposure to harmful factors
that are present in the workplace has been well shown. Factors such as physical activity …

Silicosis, a preventable occupational lung disease, is associated with various diseases,
including tuberculosis (TB). There is an increased lifelong risk for lung tuberculosis even if …