Open AccessCharcoal maker's pneumoconiosis
Author(s) -
Watanabe Hiroki,
Sumi Toshiyuki,
Keira Yoshiko
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
respirology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2051-3380
DOI - 10.1002/rcr2.1040
Subject(s) - pneumoconiosis , medicine , asymptomatic , charcoal , environmental health , medical emergency , surgery , pathology , metallurgy , materials science
Key message Negligence of health safety is common cause for occupational hazards such as charcoal maker's pneumoconiosis. This case report highlights such a case where the condition developed because of not wearing a dust mask due to the heat during production. As the condition is mostly asymptomatic, preventive measures must be encouraged.