Why is it pneumoconiosis if the patient has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory?
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A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Question:
A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Options:
A)Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
B)Asthma
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Pleural Effusion
E)Pulmonary Embolism
A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Question:
A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Options:
A)Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
B)Asthma
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Pleural Effusion
E)Pulmonary Embolism
pneumoconiosis is associated w inhaled organic or nonorganic airborne dust and fibers in a person's occupation, she works in a textile factory. so she fits the criteria, key words are No Hx of smoking, Restrictive pattern on tests, Textile factory (occupational)
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pneumoconiosis is associated w inhaled organic or nonorganic airborne dust and fibers in a person's occupation, she works in a textile factory. so she fits the criteria, key words are No Hx of smoking, Restrictive pattern on tests, Textile factory (occupational)
use the keywords to eliminate.