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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Augustinerinnen Hospital Cologne ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Cologne, thanks to which it provides patients with highly effective treatment using the latest medical advances. The h
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the 
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and 
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin ranks 1st among the best healthcare facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe, and also consistently holds leading positions in the international medical arena. The Charite operates
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) is one of the best medical institutions in Germany! The history of the hospital goes back more than 300 years, and during this time it has managed to gain an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but also throughout the world. The hospital pos
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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Silicosis is an infection, which develops as a result of exposure to the silica dust. Silica dust contains in various cutting and shipping materials, that's why construction workers are most susceptible to it. Silicosis can manifest itself either several weeks after contact with silica dust or several years after. The most common manifestation of silicosis is cough. It can develop over time if contact with silica dust is constant.
There are two types of silicosis: acute and chronic. In acute type a person develops fever and also pain in the chest, which is usually acute. A person may also develop shortness of breath. In chronic type of silicosis, a cough and shortness of breath develop gradually. Also, according to American Lung Association 30% of people with silicosis develop phlegm production. Overall, silicosis is similar in its manifestations to the bronchitis. A person can also have wheezing in the lungs which is common for bronchitis. Such sounds as crackles can also develop. If not treated on time, a person may develop scarring, which is the most serious complication of silicosis. If person`s lips become constantly blue and bluish color is not connected with exposure to the cold temperatures, this is an indicator of the scarring process. This is a medical emergency and a person needs to seek medical help immediately. Swelling of the feet is another sign of scarring. Overall, there are many types of construction which can cause progression of silicosis. In general, any work which disturbs earth's crust, such as mining, construction work or tunnel work, can cause silicosis.
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Cracking
- Discoloration of the lips in progressed stages
- During a general examination, a doctor will listen to the lungs with a stethoscope to determine if there are any strange noise or cracking. Doctor will also inquire a person about his/her professional occupation and whether or not a person wears protective equipment at all times if the work is hazardous.
- A chest X-ray can determine if there is scarring of the tissue and what the damage of silicosis to the lungs was.
- A breathing function test is used to determine if a person can breathe fully.
- Imaging tests are sometimes used to examine the lungs more closely.
- Conservative treatment uses oxygen treatment to support the breathing. A person may also be prescribed inhaled steroids to decrease the amount of sputum production. A person may need bronchodilators to dilate the air tubes. It is impossible to completely treat silicosis, that's why it is so important to always wear protective masks in work, where excavating of the earth is involved.
Authors: Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko
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Cost of Silicosis treatment varies from 6784.05 to 10543.5
The best hospitals for Silicosis treatment are: Augustinerinnen Hospital Cologne, University Hospital Heidelberg, University Hospital RWTH Aachen
