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Is there a cure for the black lung disease?

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Short answer, no.

Pneumoconiosis's are treated for the symptoms they present.

Relieving respiratory symptoms, managing hypoxia, and cor pulmonale, and to avoid respiratory tract irritants and infections.

Respiratory therapy techniques may be used, ie; controlled coughing, chest percussion, and vibration to help remove secretions, aerosol therapy, inhaled mucolytics, and intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB).

Check with your doctor, you may increase fluid intake (3qts. daily), or use diuretics, cardiac glycosides, and salt restriction may be indicated for cor pulmonale. Oxygen administration may be indicated for hypoxemia.

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