We are leading specialists in Pneumoconiosis.
Pneumoconiosis is the term referring to a group of lung diseases caused by the inhalation – and retention in the lungs – of dusts.
Pneumoconiosis cases can be classified
- Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis
- Asbestosis
- Silicosis
Other unspecified pneumoconiosis
The most common occurring types of pneumoconiosis (apart from asbestosis) are coal worker’s pneumoconiosis arising from the inhalation of coal dust and silicosis arising from the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
The latency period for pneumoconiosis is 10+ years.
The industries affected
- Quarrying
- Foundries
- Potteries
The number of cases presented for coal worker’s pneumoconiosis
If you feel you have been affected by Pneumoconiosis please contact us on 0161 804 8004, or send us a message using the form below.
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