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<p>This article presents a compelling case study of a young stone grinder who, after nine years of dedicated labour, now faces the prospect of a life-altering lung transplantation due to the development of silicosis, a debilitating pulmonary disease stemming from inhalation of crystalline silica dust, commonly encountered in stone grinding industries. This article delves into the pathophysiology of silicosis, its insidious onset, and the countless challenges confronted by the young worker upon receiving this radical diagnosis.</p>
<p>This case highlights the critical importance of rigorous occupational safety protocols, early disease detection mechanisms, and the essential roles played by employers and healthcare professionals in preserving the well-being of individuals exposed to occupational hazards.</p>
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This article presents a compelling case study of a young stone grinder who, after nine years of dedicated labour, now faces the prospect of a life-altering lung transplantation due to the development of silicosis, a debilitating pulmonary disease stemming from inhalation of crystalline silica dust, commonly encountered in stone grinding industries. This article delves into the pathophysiology of silicosis, its insidious onset, and the countless challenges confronted by the young worker upon receiving this radical diagnosis.
This case highlights the critical importance of rigorous occupational safety protocols, early disease detection mechanisms, and the essential roles played by employers and healthcare professionals in preserving the well-being of individuals exposed to occupational hazards.

From Stone Grinder to Lung Transplant Candidate: A Young Worker's Battle with Silicosis

University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila

Pneumology, Elias Emergency University Hospital

Romanian Journal of Occupational Medicine

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This article presents a compelling case study of a young stone grinder who, after nine years of dedicated labour, now faces the prospect of a life-altering...

From Stone Grinder to Lung Transplant Candidate: A Young Worker's Battle with Silicosis

Published Online: Dec 14, 2023

Page range: 30 - 35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjom-2023-0005

Keywords
acute silicosis, occupational exposure, lung transplantation, crystalline silica, pneumoconiosis

© 2023 Gabriela Roxana Louisse Neacșu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

From Stone Grinder to Lung Transplant Candidate: A Young Worker's Battle with Silicosis

Published Online: Dec 14, 2023

Page range: 30 - 35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjom-2023-0005

Keywordsacute silicosis, occupational exposure, lung transplantation, crystalline silica, pneumoconiosis

© 2023 Gabriela Roxana Louisse Neacșu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
acute silicosis, occupational exposure, lung transplantation, crystalline silica, pneumoconiosis