BLACK LUNG DISEASE DIAGNOSIS

Black lung disease can be diagnosed by checking a patient's history for exposure to coal dust, followed by a chest x-ray to discover if the characteristic spots in the lungs caused by coal dust are present. A pulmonary function test may aid in diagnosis.

X rays can detect black lung disease before it causes any symptoms. If exposure to the dust is stopped at that point, progression of the disease may be prevented.

BLACK LUNG DISEASE RELATED ITEMS

	BLACK LUNG DISEASE DEFINITION
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE DESCRIPTION
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE CAUSES
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE SYMPTOMS
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE DIAGNOSIS
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE TREATMENTS
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE PROGNOSIS
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE INFORMATION
	BLACK LUNG DISEASE PREVENTION