Labrador lung
Overview
Labrador lung: A lung disease caused by breathing in dust containing silica and other inorganic compounds such as iron. The dusts deposit in the lungs where it can cause problems which may not become evident for many years. It is often seen in long-term miners.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Labrador lung includes the 9 symptoms listed below: * Lung opacities * Pleural thickening * Asymptomatic in early stages * Impaired lung function * Lung fibrosis * Breathing problems * Cough * Tight chest * Wheezing Note that Labrador lung symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Labrador lung signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Asymptomatic in early stages * Breathing problems * Cough * Lung fibrosis * Wheezing
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Labrador lung: * Home Lung Function Tests