Coal worker's pneumoconiosis

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Coal worker's lungs - chest X-ray	Coal workers pneumoconiosis, complicated	Coal workers pneumoconiosis, complicated #2	Coal workers pneumoconiosis - stage II
Coal workers pneumoconiosis - stage II #2	Lungs	Respiratory system

Black lung disease; Pneumoconiosis

There is no specific treatment for this disorder other than treatment of complications. Avoidance of further exposure to coal dust is recommended.

For additional resources, see lung disease support group.

The outcome for the simple form is usually good. However, the complicated form may become a disabling illness.

• Cor pulmonale (failure of the right side of the heart)
• Pulmonary tuberculosis

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of coal worker's pneumoconiosis.

Review Date: 02/01/2005
Reviewed By: Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.