Black Lung Disease and Coal Miners (IMAGE)

American Thoracic Society

Black Lung Disease and Coal Miners

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Progressive massive fibrosis (PMF), the most debilitating and deadly form of black lung disease, is increasing among US coal miners despite the implementation of dust controls decades ago, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.

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