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What are the symptoms of black lung disease and how can we cure it?
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Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), also known as black lung disease or black lung, is caused by long exposure to coal dust. It is a common in coal miners and others who work with coal. It is similar to both silicosis from inhaling silica dust, and to the long-term effects of tobacco smoking.When symptoms do occur, shortness of breath and chronic cough are the most common. Progression to PMF ( progressive massive fibrosis )marked by lung dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, and cor pulmonale ( difficulty in breathing ) We can cure it by avoiding exposure to caol, dust , smoke and breathing exercise and taking fresh air .
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