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Caplans syndrome secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Caplan’s syndrome include limited exposure to respirable mine dust, personal respirable dust monitor can be used by the miners to monitor dust in their breathing zones, a regular medical screening to detect pneumoconiosis in the early stages, smoking cessation, and medical counseling.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Caplan’s syndrome include:
- Limited exposure to the respirable mine dust
- Regular medical screening
- Smoking cessation [1]
References
References
- ↑ Laney, A. Scott; Weissman, David N. (2014). “Respiratory Diseases Caused by Coal Mine Dust”. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. 56 (Supplement 10): S18–S22. doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000000260. ISSN 1076-2752.
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