China
Africa
Explore chapters and articles related to this topic
Inflammatory, Hypersensitivity and Immune Lung Diseases, including Parasitic Diseases.
Published in Fred W Wright, Radiology of the Chest and Related Conditions, 2022
Resolution in cases detected and treated early usually occurs within a few days. In chronic cases pulmonary fibrosis, nodules and ring shadows due to cavitation or lung cysts may be found and intractable pneumothoraces may occur. However all these last are rare in those with first attacks, and in those who have long-standing prophylactic chemotherapy to prevent a recurrence. Other coincident infections e.g. fungus (especially Candida) or CMV may complicate the picture. In IV drug addicts pulmonary talcosis may also be a problem (see ps. 19.92 & 94).
Evaluating Toxic Tort Cases
Published in Julie Dickinson, Anne Meyer, Karen J. Huff, Deborah A. Wipf, Elizabeth K. Zorn, Kathy G. Ferrell, Lisa Mancuso, Marjorie Berg Pugatch, Joanne Walker, Karen Wilkinson, Legal Nurse Consulting Principles and Practices, 2019
William P. Gavin, Mark A. Love, Wendie A. Howland
Individuals with long-term and heavy inhalation exposure to talc, such as talc miners, have been known to develop pulmonary talcosis, a form of pulmonary fibrosis caused by breathing in talc dust. Such individuals are also at an increased risk of lung cancer. This is also seen in heroin inhalation when talc is used as an adulterant.
Skin and Oral Hygiene
Published in Susan Carmody, Sue Forster, Nursing Older People, 2017
Talcum powder is not advised because the ‘aerosol effect’ of talc can cause respiratory complications, including pneumonia and pulmonary talcosis (Nam & Gracey 1972). Patients with respiratory problems or sensitivities to perfumes and scents can also experience problems with the ‘aerosol effect’ of fine perfumed powders. Other talc-related concerns include: (i) an association between talc and ovarian cancer; and (ii) local skin irritation as a result of clumps of talc gathering in moisture-laden areas.
Research & Clinical Vignette Winners of Maryland ACP Chapter Mulholland Mohler Virtual Residents Meeting
Published in Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2020
Although commonly found in household products, talc is often overlooked as a cause of inhalation pneumoconiosis. Pulmonary talcosis caused by cosmetic powder is even rarer. Diagnosis is challenging, as the duration and amount of talc exposure necessary to cause symptoms vary and symptoms are nonspecific. It was not until biopsy that our patient’s history of talcum use was elicited. While imaging and pathology can confirm pulmonary talcosis, a detailed history is needed to guide the diagnostic work up and eventual discovery of pulmonary talcosis.