Silicosis: Prevention, Detection, and Novel Therapies
Received Date: Sep 01, 2025 / Published Date: Sep 29, 2025
Abstract
Silicosis, a fibrotic lung disease from silica dust inhalation, persists as a major occupational hazard. This review summarizes
recent advancements in understanding its pathogenesis, emphasizing inflammatory and fibrotic pathways. Current treatments are
supportive脥戮 thus, earlydetectionandpreventionareparamount. Low-doseCTaidsearlyscreeninginhigh-riskgroups. Immunological
mechanisms and novel therapies like anti-fibrotics are under investigation. Genetic susceptibility and the disease’s impact on quality
of life are also key research areas. AI shows potential for diagnosis, and epidemiological data inform public health efforts.
Citation: 脗聽Verma R (2025) Silicosis: Prevention, Detection, and Novel Therapies. OMHA 13: 598.
Copyright: 聽漏 2025 Rakesh Verma This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted聽use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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