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Byssinosis


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Alternate Names : Cotton Bract Disease, Cotton Worker's Lung

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Byssinosis Complications

Chronic lung disease may develop.

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• Byssinosis Symptoms & Signs
• Byssinosis Prevention
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Diseases & Conditions

• Lung Disease
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Tests & Exams

• Chest X-Ray
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• Chronic
• Respiratory
• Wheezing

Review Date : 10/22/2003
Reviewed By : Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University Hospital, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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