Objective This study aimed to promote an understanding of spontaneous pneumothorax by
analysing the prevalence rate and medical service use by patients with spontaneous …

It is well established that exposure to respirable crystalline silica is associated with higher
mortality. Such exposures are associated with an increased risk of silico‐tuberculosis …

Background Some patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) develop pneumothorax.
However, the characteristics of pneumothorax in patients with IPF have not been elucidated …

Background: Silicosis is one of the most common diseases among all occupational
diseases. The main clinical focus on the silicosis complication will be tuberculosis. Case …

Objectives This study was conducted to explore the association between pneumoconiosis
and pneumothorax. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Nationwide population …

Background Pneumothorax refers to the abnormal presence of air in the thoracic cavity.
Pulmonary emphysema (PE) is often detected during computed tomography (CT), one of the …

Introduction: Quartz is one of the most well-known compounds in earth crust which could be
inhaled causing silicosis which is an occupational lung disease marked by pulmonary …