Cement dust exposure-related emphysema in a construction worker

Abstract

Although, smoking is considered the most important predisposing factor in development of emphysema; environmental exposures also play an important role. There have been several studies on work related respiratory symptoms and ventilatory disorders among employees of cement industry. We report a case of cement exposure related emphysema in 75 years old woman construction worker.

Keywords

• Cement
• construction material
• COPD
• risk