Pneumoconiosis: inhalation and deposition of dust particles in the lung

Question 1

Silica from sand, rock, or glass. Sandblasters at risk. “Rocky Quarry disease”.

Answer 1

Silicosis

Question 2

Asbestos leads to mesothelioma. Malignant tumor.

Answer 2

Asbestosis

Question 3

Iron dust

Answer 3

Siderosis

Question 4

Cotton dust. “Brown Lung”.

Answer 4

Byssinosis

Question 5

Black lung disease from miners. “Caplan’s syndrome” = anthracosis + RA

Answer 5

Anthracosis

Question 6

Endemic fungus around Mississippi or Ohio valleys. “Ohio Valley Fever” AKA “Mississinpi Valley fever.”

Answer 6

Histomycosis / Histoplasmosis

Question 7

Endemic fungus in deserts of Southwest. Aka “San Joaquin Valley fever” . Called ‘Valley fever’ in other states.

Answer 7

Coccidiomycosis

Question 8

Endemic fungus on Eastern seaboard: From Florida to Nova Scotia.

Answer 8

Blastomycosis