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(J67.5) Mushroom-worker lung
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131 655 in individuals diagnosis mushroom-worker lung confirmed
9 379 deaths with diagnosis mushroom-worker lung
7% mortality rate associated with the disease mushroom-worker lung
Diagnosis mushroom-worker lung is diagnosed Men are 0.37% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis mushroom-worker lung
6 508 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis mushroom-worker lung
2 871 (4.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease mushroom-worker lung - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-89
Disease Features mushroom-worker lung
Absence or low individual and public risk
Mushroom-worker lung - what does this mean
Mushroom-worker lung is a type of occupational lung disease caused by inhaling airborne particles of mushroom compost, which contains high levels of organic dust, fungal spores, and other contaminants. symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness, and the condition can lead to permanent lung damage if left untreated.
What happens during the disease - mushroom-worker lung
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Mushroom-worker lung - Prevention
Mushroom-worker lung is a preventable occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of airborne fungal spores. to prevent this disease, workers should be provided with appropriate protective equipment such as respirators and face masks, and should be trained to avoid inhalation of airborne fungal spores. additionally, the work environment should be regularly monitored for airborne fungal spores and the work area should be well-ventilated to reduce the risk of exposure.