pneumoconiosis

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Black lung disease, formally known as pneumoconiosis, is a horrible condition caused by inhaling coal dust.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

The inaction since - fueled by denials and lobbying from coal and other industries - has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of miners from pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as “black lung.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 24, 2023

The federal dust rules exist to protect mine workers from inhaling too much dusty air, which can contribute to an incurable and fatal disease called pneumoconiosis, or black lung.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

X-rays show grainy masses in their chests, and they regularly spit up black phlegm, symptoms of pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as black lung disease.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2020

And doctors say that those whose lung function is impaired by the disease, also known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, are likely to be more vulnerable to covid-19.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2020