lung and airway disorders
Silicosis
Treatment of Silicosis
Removal from further exposure Management of symptoms (for example, with bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids) Management of complications Removal from further exposure is important. There are no proven, specific treatments for acute or chronic silicosis. Treatment is primarily supportive. People who have difficulty breathing may benefit from use of bronchodilators, which are medications to keep the airways open and free of mucus. Doctors monitor people with silicosis for low oxygen levels in the blood and treat them if needed. Pulmonary Rehabilitation may help people carry out activities of daily living. Complications are managed as needed. For example, infections, including tuberculosis, are treated promptly. 