Occupational Interstitial Lung Diseases

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• Personal Author:
  Biggs JJ ; Bohnker BK ; Brodkin CA ; Cowl CT ; Guidotti TL ; Harber P ; Hegmann KT ; Litow FK ; Petsonk, Edward L.
• Description:
  Objective: Evidence-based diagnostic and treatment guidelines for occupationally related interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) have been developed and are summarized herein. Methods: Comprehensive literature reviews were conducted with article abstraction, critiquing, objective grading, and evidence table compilation. A multidisciplinary expert panel drafted evidence- and consensus-based guidance. External peer-review was incorporated. Results: Recommendations for diagnosis (n = 12) and management (n = 4) of ILD were developed. Spirometric testing, chest radiographs, and high-resolution computerized tomographic scans were recommended based upon evidence. In addition to a detailed clinical history, carbon monoxide diffusion capacity, sputum sampling, exposure assessment, 6-minute walk test, and bronchoalveolar lavage were also recommended. There was no recommendation regarding chest magnetic resonance imaging due to lack of evidence. Conclusions: Recommendations for diagnosis and management of ILD are supported by quality evidence. These guidelines may be useful to help guide providers who are tasked with diagnosing and/or treating patients with occupationally related ILD. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Diagnosis Lung Diseases Occupational Health Respiratory Function Tests Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety
• Keywords:
  Clinical Diagnosis Guidelines Imaging Techniques Lung Disease Occupational Medicine Spirometry
• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 8 ; Utah
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  57
• Issue:
  11
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20067371
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2015 Nov; 57(11):1250-1254
• Contact Point Address:
  Kurt T. Hegmann, MD, MPH, University of Utah Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, 391 Chipeta Way, Suite C, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1294
• Email:
  Kurt.Hegmann@hsc.utah.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2016
• Performing Organization:
  University of Utah
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20280630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:cd6d6671b78718bf687679fecf5e9ea44c14525a31d1c1440f6b258e49d0a312ea71568037dce74048037701a9839bce35318f6ca858ab86a21ef412fab1fdc0
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/231432/cdc_231432_DS1.pdf
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