Question

Working with a group, develop a list of occupational lung diseases prevalent in the community and come up with ways on correcting the problem. Present your research in a word document trifold brochure.

Answer 1

Occupation ,one of the basic need of an individual in his life to earn his bread and butter.But the same can cause them serious health issues if working in an environment which can affect the lungs.It is nothing but called as occupational lung disease

These disease are common when the workers inhale smallest particles during their work at work place.The "smaller the particles ,more severe the symptoms"

These can be found I'm factories, exhaust,fires, mining, construction works, smokestack,textile industry

The common disease are

• Asbestosis ( inhalation of asbestos)
• Black lung disease ( inhalation of coal)
• Silicosis( inhalation of silicon)
• Brown lung disease ( inhalation of hemp,unprocessed cotton)
• Occupational asthma ( triggered according to different work area)

Management and prevention

• Regular health screening
• Prevent or avoid exposure
• Use respirator or face mask
• Avoid smoking
• Breathing exercises
• Lung function test regularly
• Inhalers for breathing difficulties