Pneumoconiosis - Lung Institute

Is Black Lung Treatable?

There is no cure for black lung disease, so treatment usually focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life. Black lung, or coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP), is an occupational lung disease that most commonly affects miners who have inhaled dust from coal over an extended period of time. A black lung treatment regimen will … Read more

What Is Siderosis?

Siderosis is a type of occupational lung disease caused by inhaling iron particles through dust or fumes. Also known as “welder’s lung” or “silver polisher’s lung,” siderosis is a type of pneumoconiosis, which refers more generally to occupational conditions like silicosis, black lung and asbestosis. It’s also a form of interstitial lung disease; these types of … Read more