Silicosis: A Review with Special Concerns Related to 9/11
Abstract
Introduction: Silicosis refers to an occupational fibrotic pulmonary disease associated with the inhalation of
silica dioxide dust or respirable silica. While the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been shown
to decrease the risk of the disease, the condition still remains one of the most common occupational lung
diseases globally. A review was conducted to provide an overview of the disease, its presentation, treatment,
and prevention. The review examined special concerns of silica exposure with relation to World Trade Center Dust
