Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. How does silicosis develop?Doctor's answer:
Hello, silicosis is a disease caused by patients being exposed to silica for a long time, leading to the inhalation of large amounts of silica by the human body. Current medical methods generally cannot cure patients with silicosis. If the patient meets the appropriate conditions, they can undergo a lung transplant surgery for treatment. If the patient does not have the conditions, they usually have to rely on medication to treat pain and the condition.