Acta Biomedica Scientifica (Sep 2012)
ON THE PROBLEM OF AEROGENIC FACTORS OF OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS AND DIAGNOSIS BAUXITE PNEUMOCONIOSIS
Abstract
Item. 4.2.2.6 "bauxite pneumotoxicosis (influence of bauxite dust)" is included, in the "List of occupational diseases" (code Х J 63.1), that requires elaboration of standards of its diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. The article presents the results of clinicohygienic researches of the evaluation of influence of bauxite dust on the condition of bronchopulmonary system of the employees. It was shown than influence of low-fibrinogenous dust at the extraction of bauxite ore leads to the development of pneumotoxicosis, that shows itself as significant convection and. hemodynamic disorders that limit patients' earning capacity.