Glossary
Occupational lung disease: These are lung diseases associated with occupational exposure to harmful inhalants.Pneumoconiosis: It is a general term for lung disease caused by inhalation of mineral dust.
Pulmonary function tests: Tests that measure the efficiency of the lungs in exchanging gases.
Rheumatoid arthritis: a systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs. Joints are typically affected.
