DocSym
β
Searchsearch
Search
(J66.0) Byssinosis
More details coming soon
6 526 in individuals diagnosis byssinosis confirmed
3 992 deaths with diagnosis byssinosis
61% mortality rate associated with the disease byssinosis
Diagnosis byssinosis is diagnosed Men are 5.91% more likely than Women
3 456
Men receive the diagnosis byssinosis
2 681 (77.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
3 070
Women receive the diagnosis byssinosis
1 311 (42.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease byssinosis - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 30-39, 45-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-29, 40-44, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 20-34, 40-49, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-19, 35-39, 50-74
Disease Features byssinosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Byssinosis - what does this mean
Byssinosis is an occupational lung disease caused by exposure to dust from cotton, flax, hemp, and jute fibers. it is characterized by chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may be accompanied by fatigue and other flu-like symptoms.
What happens during the disease - byssinosis
Byssinosis is a respiratory disorder caused by inhalation of dust particles from cotton, flax, hemp, or jute fibers. it is thought to be an immune-mediated response to the inhalation of these particles, which can cause inflammation and damage to the airways, leading to bronchial constriction, bronchospasm, and airway hyper-responsiveness. this can result in symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
Clinical Pattern
More details coming soon
How does a doctor diagnose
- Medical history review
- Physical examination
- Spirometry tests
- Chest X-ray
- Lung function tests
- CT scan
- Bronchoscopy
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce and prevent symptoms of Byssinosis
- Avoid exposure to cotton dust and other dusts in the workplace
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a protective mask, gloves, and goggles when working with cotton dust
- Ensure adequate ventilation in the workplace
- Undergo regular medical check-ups
- Take medications such as bronchodilators and corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and open airways
- Undergo pulmonary rehabilitation to improve breathing
- Quit smoking
- Undergo lung transplant surgery in severe cases
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Byssinosis - Prevention
To prevent byssinosis, it is important to ensure that the workplace is properly ventilated and that workers are provided with protective equipment such as respirators and dust masks. furthermore, employers should regularly inspect and maintain machinery to ensure it is working properly and to reduce the amount of dust in the air. finally, workers should be provided with regular health checks and training on how to reduce their exposure to dust.