Black Lung Symptoms, Causes & More
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9. Prognosis for People With Black Lung
The prognosis for a person with black lung depends on their level and length of exposure as well as the stage of the disease.1Publishing, Harvard Health. ‘Pneumoconiosis.’ Harvard Health, www.health.harvard.edu/a/to/z/pneumoconiosis-a-to-z. Avoiding dust and living a healthy lifestyle may help a person enjoy a higher quality of life. Eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of rest and exercise and avoiding smoking may also help.3‘Pneumoconiosis.’ Johns Hopkins Medicine, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pneumoconiosis.
People with black lung need to take steps to prevent illnesses that may complicate their condition. Getting preventive vaccines for flu and pneumonia may help.11‘Pneumoconiosis Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors.’ American Lung Association, www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/black-lung/treating-and-managing.
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