|
Aeroemphysema
|
Decompression Sickness
|
|
Aluminosis
|
Fibroid phthisis caused by the inhalation
of clay dust. [Kober1916]
|
|
Anatomist's Wart
|
Prosector's Wart
|
|
Aspergillosis
|
1: severe respiratory
disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia
in young chickens and turkeys [syn: brooder pneumonia] 2: an opportunistic
infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by
inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs 3: disease
especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus
spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs. [Wordnet].
Aspergillus: A genus
of fungi that includes many common molds.
Fact sheet from CDC
|
|
Athlete's Foot
|
A contagious fungal skin infection caused by a species of Trichophyton
or Epidermophyton that usually affects the feet, especially the
skin between the toes, and is characterized by itching, blisters,
cracking, and scaling; ringworm of the foot. Also called tinea pedis.
[Heritage]
|
|
Army Itch
|
A form of scabies thought at one time to be
peculiar to camp and army life. [Appleton1904]
|
|
Aviator's Disease
|
Altitude sickness
|
|
Baker's Asthma
|
A usually mild form of occupational asthma
seen in bakery workers, caused by the inhalation of flour; some
cases are due to contaminants such as mites in the flour. [Dorland]
|
|
Baker's Itch
|
Psoriasis pistoria.
The vulgar name of a species of scall, occurring on the back of
the hand. [Hoblyn1855]
An eruption on the hands and arms of bakers due to an allergic reaction
to flour or other substances handled, or to the grain itch mite.
[CancerWEB]
|
|
Barber's Itch
|
Inflammation of the hair follicles in a shaved area of the face
and neck caused by a fungus; ringworm of the beard. Also called
tinea barbae. [Heritage]
|
|
The Bends
|
Decompression Sickness.
|
|
Bird Fancier's Lung
|
Pigeon Breeder's Lung
|
|
Brass Chill
|
Brass Founder's Fever |
|
Brass Founder's Ague
|
A series of morbid phenomena, resembling ague, in those who are
exposed to the fumes of deflagrating zinc in brass foundries. [Dunglison1874]
|
|
Brass Founder's Fever
|
Metal fume fever caused by fumes of any of several metals, most
commonly zinc, copper, or magnesium; called also brassfounder's
ague and brass or brazier's chill. [Dorland] |
|
Brazier’s Chill
|
Zinc Ague [Kober1916]. Brass Founder's
Ague [NomDis1961] |
|
Brazier’s Disease
|
Brass Founder's Ague
|
|
Bricklayer's Itch
|
An eczema of the hands attended with much itching, occurring among
bricklayers; Psora. [Webster]
Dermatitis from lime. [NOD1961]
|
|
Brown Lung /Disease
|
Byssinosis
|
|
Byssinosis
|
A variety of pneumonoconiosis due to
inhalation of cotton fiber. [Dunglison1868].
Fibroid phthisis caused by the inhalation
of cotton or linen dust. [Kober1916].
An occupational respiratory disease
associated with inhalation of cotton, flax, or hemp dust and
characterized initially by chest tightness, shortness of breath,
and cough, and eventually by irreversible lung disease called
also brown lung, brown lung disease, mill fever. [Merriam].
|
|
Cadmium Lung
|
An occupational disease similar to metal
fume fever, caused by inhalation of cadmium dust or fumes;
severe cases can be fatal. [Dorland]
|
|
Caisson Disease
|
An affection of the spinal cord produced either by anemia or passive
congestion, due to a sudden transition from a condensed to a comparatively
rarefied atmosphere. It occurs in persons who have worked in caissons,
tunnels, or diving appliances. [Appleton1904]
Decompression Sickness; Bends. [Heritage].
Caisson: large watertight chamber used for
construction under water. [Wordnet]
|
|
Chalicosis |
Fibroid phthisis caused by the inhalation
of flinty particles. [Kober1916].
Pneumoconiosis in stonecutters due to the
inhalation of stone dust. Called also flint disease. [Dorland]. |
|
Cancer Scroti
|
Chimney sweeper's
cancer, or the soot wart. [Hoblyn1855]
|
|
Chauffeurs’ Fracture
|
Fracture of the radius or carpus due to the effect of back firing
of the starting handle. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Cheese Handler's
Lung
|
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis occurring in workers
who wash the mold from cheeses during the aging process, caused
by inhalation of spores of Penicillium from moldy cheese casings.
[Dorland]
|
|
Cheese Washer's Lung
|
Cheese Handler's Lung
|
|
Chiclero’s Ulcer
|
Lesion of the pinna of the ear due to cutaneous leishmaniasis, usually
Leishmania mexicana; seen in workers harvesting chicle plants in
Central America. [CancerWEB]
|
|
Chimney Sweeps’ Cancer
|
A popular name of the
cancer scroti or soot wart. [Hoblyn1855]
Cancer of scrotum due to soot. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Clam Digger's Itch
|
Swimmer’s Itch
|
|
Clay-Shoveller’s Fracture
|
Fracture of the spinous processes of the lower cervical and upper
thoracic vertebra. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Clergyman's Sore Throat
|
Pharyngitis
|
|
Cobalt Lung |
Hard Metal Disease |
|
Colophony Asthma
|
A type of occupational asthma in workers in
electronics industries caused by inhalation of fumes of colophony
(rosin), which is used to solder parts together. [Dorland]
|
|
Confectioner’s Disease
|
Affection at the ends of the fingers caused by immersion of the
hands in hot sugar or syrups. The nails are weakened and are generally
disorganized by disturbed nutrition. [Appleton1904]
|
|
Coolie Itch
|
Hookworm dermatitis of feet. [NomDis1961]
Coolie: An offensive name for an unskilled
Asian laborer. [Wordnet]
|
|
Copra Itch
|
Grocer's Itch
|
|
Cork Handler's Disease |
Suberosis |
|
Cotton Pneumonia
|
A mechanical form of pneumonia occurring in
the operatives employed in cotton mills. Cotton phthisis is similiarly
produced. [Dunglison1874]
|
|
Cotton Weaver’s Bottom
|
Ischial Bursitis. [NomDis1961]
Ischial: The lowest
of the three major bones that constitute each half of the pelvis.
|
|
Danbury Shakes
|
Danbury Connecticut has always been known as
"The Hat City". It was the hat making capital of the world in the
19th century. At the peak of the industry, five million hats a year
were produced in 56 different factories in Danbury. A process called
"carroting" was used in the production. Carroting involved washing
animal furs with an orange-colored solution containing a mercury
compound, mercury nitrate. The colorful solution facilitated the
separation of the fur from the pelt and made it mat together smoothly.
Workers would often be exposed to mercury vapors in the steamy air.
Many hatters with long-term exposure, particularly those involved
in carroting, got mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning attacks the
nervous system, causing drooling, hair loss, uncontrollable muscle
twitching, a lurching gait, and difficulties in talking and thinking
clearly. Stumbling about in a confused state with slurred speech
and trembling hands, affected hatters were sometimes mistaken for
drunks. The ailment became known as "The Danbury Shakes". In very
severe cases, they experienced hallucinations. [Seagrant]
|
|
Decompression Sickness
|
A disorder, seen especially in deep-sea divers or in caisson and
tunnel workers, caused by the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the
blood following a rapid drop in pressure and characterized by severe
pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, and paralysis.
Also called aeroemphysema, bends, and caisson disease. [Heritage]
|
|
Dhobi Itch
|
Tinea Crusis. [NomDis1961]. Fungal infection
attacking moist parts of the body. [Wordnet].
Dhobi: Indian washerman or woman.
|
|
Diver’s Palsy
|
Weakness of an area of the body owing to decompression
sickness. [Dorland]
|
|
Diver’s Paralysis
|
Caisson Disease
|
|
Dye Worker’s Cancer
|
Cancer of the bladder in aniline dye workers. [NomDis1961]
Aniline: A colorless,
oily, poisonous benzene derivative, C6H5NH2,
used in the manufacture of rubber, dyes, resins, pharmaceuticals,
and varnishes.
|
|
Elevator Disease |
A type of pneumoconiosis affecting persons who work in grain
elevators. [Dorland] |
|
Erysipeloid
|
Bacterial cellulitis due to infection with Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae,
usually occurring as an occupational disease associated with the
handling of infected fish, shellfish, meat, or poultry. It presents
in three forms: in a usually self-limited, mild localized form manifested
by an erythematous and painful swelling at the site of inoculation,
which spreads peripherally with central clearing; in a generalized
or diffuse form, which may be accompanied by fever and arthritis
symptoms, and resolves spontaneously; and in a rare and sometimes
fatal systemic form associated with endocarditis. [Dorland]
|
|
Fibroid Phthisis
|
A form of pulmonary
consumption associated with the formation of fibrous tissue in
the lungs, and the gradual atrophy of the lungs, from the
pressure due to the contraction of this tissue. [Webster1913]
|
|
File-Cutter’s Disease
|
Plumbism
|
|
Farmer's Lung
|
A type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused
by inhalation of moldy hay dust, characterized by breathlessness
with cyanosis or with a dry cough, anorexia, and weight loss. It
is most often associated with inhalation of spores of Micropolyspora
faeni or Thermoactinomyces vulgaris. Called also thresher's lung
and harvester's lung. [Dorland]
|
|
Flax Dresser’s Disease
|
Pneumonoconiosis.
Flax Dresser: One who breaks and swingles
flax, or prepares it for the spinner. [Webster]
|
|
Flint Disease
|
Form of chronic pulmonary disease prevalent among quarrymen; ascribed
to the habitual inhalation of flinty dust. [Appletom1904]
|
|
Foundryman's Fever
|
Brass Founder's Fever
|
|
Glassblower’s Disease
|
Enlargement of the parotid glands.
|
|
Golfer's Elbow
|
Pain due to medial epicondylitis, the lesion being in the origin
of the flexor muscles. [Dorland]
|
|
Grain Fever
|
A syndrome of malaise, fever, chills, and myalgia, occurring in
grain elevator workers and others who have heavy exposure to grain
dust; the cause is usually inhalation of endotoxins or contaminants
such as mites. In some workers there is chronic asthma. [Dorland] |
|
Grain Itch
|
Grocer's Itch
|
|
Grinder's Asthma
|
The aggregate of functional phenomena, induced by the inhalation
of particles thrown off during the operation of grinding metallic
instruments, etc. The structural changes induced are enlargement
of the bronchial tubes, expansion of the pulmonary tissue, and phthisis.
[Dunglison1874].
Asthma or
pulmonary phthisis, caused by the constant inhalation of small
particles of steel or of stone. [Appleton1904].
|
|
Grinder’s Rot
|
Silicosis
|
|
Grocer's Itch
|
An itching eruption, being a variety of eczema, produced by the
sugar mite (Tyrogluphus sacchari). [Webster]
|
|
Hard Metal Disease |
A pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of fine particles of
cobalt, usually in conjunction with tungsten carbide. In early
stages reversible hyperplasia and metaplasia of the bronchial
epithelium are seen; later, subacute alveolitis and then chronic
interstitial fibrosis develop. Called also tungsten carbide d.
and cobalt lung. [Dorland] |
|
Hatter’s Shakes
|
Mercurial tremor.
|
|
Harvester's Lung
|
Farmer's Lung
|
|
Housemaid's Knee
|
Patellar bursitis. [NomDis1961]
A swelling over the knee, due to an enlargement of the bursa in
the front of the kneepan; -- so called because frequently occurring
in servant girls who work upon their knees. [Webster]
|
|
Industrial Disease
|
Occupational Disease
|
|
Jock Itch
|
A fungal infection of the skin of the groin area, occurring more
commonly in warm weather and among males and characterized by red
ring like areas, sometimes with small blisters, and severe itching;
ringworm of the groin. Also called tinea cruris. [Heritage]
|
|
Kaolinosis
|
Pneumonoconiosis caused by the inhalation of clay dust. [CancerWEB]
|
|
Knifegrinder’s Disease
|
A form of mechanical or chronic catarrhal bronchitis incident to
a knife grinder’s occupation. [Appleton1904]
|
|
Knifegrinder’s Rot
|
Silicosis
|
|
Lacemaker’s Disease
|
Lead poisoning in lacemakers. [Appleton1904]
|
|
Lighterman’s Bottom
|
Ischial Bursitis. [NomDis1961]
Ischial:
The lowest of the three major bones that constitute each half of
the pelvis.
|
|
Lucifermatchmaker's Disease
|
Phosphorus Necrosis.
Lucifer Match: A match made of a sliver
of wood tipped with a combustible substance, and ignited by friction;
-- called also locofoco. [Webster]
|
|
Lumberman's Itch
|
Pruritus Hiemalis: a dehydrated condition of
the skin characterized by erythema, dry scaling, fine cracking,
and pruritus, which occurs chiefly during the winter when low humidity
in heated rooms causes excessive water loss from the stratum corneum.
[Dorland]
|
|
Mad Hatter Syndrome
|
Gastrointestinal and central nervous system manifestations of chronic
mercury poisoning, including stomatitis, diarrhea, ataxia, tremor,
hyperreflexia, sensorineural impairment, and emotional instability;
previously seen in workers in lead manufacturing who put mercury-containing
materials in their mouths to make them more pliable. [CancerWEB]
|
|
Malt Worker's Lung |
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in brewery and distillery workers,
a form of allergic aspergillosis caused by inhalation of barley
dust containing spores of Aspergillus clavatus and A. fumigatus
during the malting process. [Dorland] |
|
Mason's Lung |
Pneumoconiosis (usually silicosis) in stone masons due to the
inhalation of stone dusts. [Dorland] |
|
Matches Disease
|
Phosphorus Necrosis
|
|
Metal Fume Fever
|
An occupational disorder occurring in those
engaged in welding and other metallic operations and due to inhalation
of volatilized metals; it is characterized by sudden onset of thirst
and a metallic taste in the mouth, followed by high fever, muscular
aches and pains, shaking chills, headache, weakness, diaphoresis,
and leukocytosis. The symptoms usually subside within 24 to 48 hours,
but repeated attacks are common. The disorder includes brassfounder's
fever and spelter's fever. A related condition is polymer fume fever.
Called also foundryman's fever. [Dorland]
|
|
Metal Shakes
|
Zinc Ague
|
|
Mill Fever
|
Fever and nausea in cotton mill workers, a
rare manifestation of byssinosis. Called also cotton-mill fever.
[Dorland]
|
|
Miller's Asthma
|
Occupational asthma in millers, caused by the
inhalation of cereal dusts. [Dorland]
|
|
Miller's Lung |
A type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis seen in those who work
with grains or flours contaminated with the wheat weevil
Sitophilus granarius.
[Dorland] |
|
Millstone Maker's
Phthisis
|
A form of severe bronchitis dependent on the
inhalation of the fine particles which separate in the manufacture
of millstones. [Dunglison1874]
|
|
Ministers’ Sore-throat
|
Chronic Laryngitis
|
|
Mule Spinner’s Cancer
|
Epithelioma due to lubricating oil. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Mushroom Worker's Lung |
A type of farmer's lung seen in those working on mushroom farms,
due to inhalation of mold spores from mushroom beds. [Dorland] |
|
Occupational Disease
|
A pathological condition resulting from a toxic agent, a hazard,
or a repetitive operation encountered during the usual performance
of one's occupation. [Heritage]
|
|
Painter's Colic
|
A species of colic,
incident to painters from the use of lead. [Hoblyn1855]
A violent form of intestinal colic, associated with obstinate constipation,
produced by chronic lead poisoning. [Webster]
|
|
Painter's Palsy
|
Lead palsy. The paralysis of the upper extremities
especially, induced by the poison of lead. [Dunglison1855]
|
|
Peapicker's Disease
|
Weil's Disease
|
|
Pearl Worker’s Disease
|
A recurrent inflammation of the bones seen in those who work for
a long time in the presence of pearl dust. In some cases the bones
become enormously enlarged, but the swelling subsides on the abandonment
of the occupation. [Applet1904]
|
|
Phosphorous Jaw Disease
|
Phosphorus Necrosis
|
|
Phosphorus Necrosis
|
Necrosis of the jaw, sometimes associated with deposition of new
subperiosteal bone, occurring in workers exposed to yellow phosphorus
fumes. [Dorland]
|
|
Phossy Jaw
|
Phosphorus Necrosis
|
|
Pigeon Breeder's Lung |
A type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by an acquired
sensitivity to bird feces following intimate contact with birds;
symptoms include chills, fever, and cough. Pulmonary fibrosis
may result. Called also bird breeder's, bird fancier's, or bird
handler's lung. [Dorland] |
|
Plumber’s Colic
|
Lead Poisoning
|
|
Policeman’s Disease
|
Metatarsalgia: A cramping burning pain that focuses in the region
of the metatarsal bones of the foot.
|
|
Polymer Fume Fever
|
An occupational disorder due to exposure to the products of combustion
of polymers, chiefly polytef (also known as Teflon); manifestations
are similar to those of metal fume fever. Called also Teflon shakes.
[Dorland] |
|
Potter's Bronchitis
|
Potter's Consumption
|
|
Potter's Colic
|
Abdominal colic of lead intoxication from the
lead glazes used in pottery. [European Union]
|
|
Potter's Consumption
|
A pathological condition similar to that observed in grinders -
see grinder's asthma. Its primary condition is that of acute or
subacute bronchitis; it’s secondary that of chronic bronchitis,
with more or less emphysema. It is well known in the Potteries of
England. [Dunglison1874]
|
|
Potter’s Disease
|
Silicosis. Chronic
chest disease among workers in the pottery industry. [EuropeanUnion]
|
|
Potter’s Rot
|
Silicosis
|
|
Pott's Cancer
|
Coal tar-induced
cancer of the skin particularly localized to the scrotum. [Whonamedit]
|
|
Poultryman’s Itch
|
Dermatitis from chicken mite. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Prosector's Wart
|
Prosector's wart or
tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TVC), is a rash of small, red
papular nodules in the skin that may appear 2-4 weeks after
inoculation by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a previously
infected and immunocompetent individual. It is so called because
it was a common occupational disease of prosectors, the
preparators of dissections and autopsies. Reinfection by
tuberculosis via the skin, therefore, can result from accidental
exposure to human tuberculous tissue in physicians, pathologists
and laboratory workers; or to tissues of other infected animals,
in veterinarians, butchers, etc. Other names given to this form
of skin tuberculosis are anatomist's wart and verruca
necrogenica (literally, generated by corpses).
|
|
Ptilosis
|
Fibroid phthisis
caused by the inhalation of feather or down dust. Common in the
ostrich feather industry in South Africa. [Kober1916]
|
|
Radiologist’s Cancer
|
Epithelioma of skin.
|
|
Printer's Asthma
|
Bronchial asthma due to gum acacia and other
allergens used in the colour printing process. [EuropeanUnion]
|
|
Printer's Palsy
|
A condition observed in printers due to chronic antimony poisoning,
and marked by neuritis with paralysis, pain in the pelvic region,
and papular eruption. [Dorland] |
|
Rag Sorter’s Disease
|
Anthrax. [NomDis1961]
An acute infectious disease observed in women sorting rags in paper
factories. It begins with chills and high fever; loss of appetite,
cephalalgia, small pulse, fatiguing cough, and moderate expectoration
are among the symptoms. [Appleton1904]
|
|
Rag-Picker's Disease
|
Anthrax
|
|
Railway
Brain
|
A neurosis resulting
from shock in railway employees. In a case reported by Thomsen,
of Berlin, the leading symptoms were anesthesia, impaired
sensory perception, subsequently insomnia, cranial and spinal
hyperaesthesia, paresis, and spasms of the region supplied by
the facial nerve. [Applrton1904]
|
|
Railway Spine
|
An abnormal condition due to severe concussion of the spinal cord,
such as occurs in railroad accidents. It is characterized by ataxia
and other disturbances of muscular function, sensory disorders,
pain in the back, impairment of general health, and cerebral disturbance,
-- the symptoms often not developing till some months after the
injury. [Webster]
|
|
Sailor's Fever
|
Yellow fever.
[Stewart1898]
Yellow or
Typhus fever.
[Appleton1904]
|
|
Sandblaster's Asthma
|
Fibrotic lung disease caused by the chronic
inhalation of silica sand. [EuropeanUnion]
|
|
Screws |
Decompression Sickness; Bends.
[Kober1916] |
|
Scrivener's Palsy
|
Writer's Cramp
|
|
Shell Shock |
Posttraumatic stress disorder
resulting from wartime combat or similar experiences. No longer
in scientific use. Also called battle fatigue, combat fatigue, combat
neurosis, war neurosis. [Heritage] |
|
Shoddy Fever
|
A diseased
condition caused by the inhalation of the dust in shoddy
factories; it is characterized by feverishness, headache,
nausea, dryness of the mouth, dyspnea, cough, and expectoration.
[Gould1916] |
|
Shoemaker's Paralysis
|
A condition resulting from functional inhibition
or injury of the lower motor neurons of the pyramidal tract caused
by exposure to hexane adhesives. [EuropeanUnion].
Hexane: A colorless flammable liquid alkane
derived from petroleum and used as a solvent. [Wordnet]
|
|
Siderosis
|
Fibroid phthisis
caused by the inhalation of steel, iron or iron oxide particles.
[Kober1916].
Chronic inflammation
of the lungs caused by excessive inhalation of dust containing
iron salts or particles. [Heritage].
|
|
Silo Filler's Disease
|
Silo Worker's Asthma
|
|
Silo Filler's Lung |
A rare type of acute bronchiolitis fibrosa obliterans affecting
individuals who inhale high levels of nitrogen oxides,
particularly nitrogen dioxide, while working in recently filled
silos; death may occur from pulmonary edema. Called also silo
filler's disease. [Dorland] |
|
Silo Worker's Asthma
|
Nitrous fume intoxication from fresh silage
characterized by cough, shortness of breath and weakness, followed
after an interval by a second more severe phase of fever, chills,
severe shortness of breath and cyanosis. [EuropeanUnion]
|
|
Slate-Worker’s Lung
|
Silicosis
|
|
Smelter Shakes
|
Zinc Ague
|
|
Soot Wart
|
Chimney sweeper's cancer; cancer scroti.
[Hoblyn1855]
Pott's Cancer
|
|
Spelter's Fever
|
Metal fume fever caused by fumes in zinc smelters; called also spelter's
chill, zinc chill, and zinc fume fever. [Dorland] |
|
Sponge Diver’s Disease
|
From venom of actinia living in sponges. [NomDis1961]
Actinia:
A sea anemone or a related animal.
|
|
Staggers
|
Vertigo occurring
as a symptom of decompression sickness.
|
|
Steam-fitter's Asthma
|
Occupational asthma in steam-fitters, associated with asbestosis.
[Dorland] |
|
Stoker’s Cramp
|
Muscular pain from drinking of water after excessive sweating. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Stonecutter’s Consumption
|
Silicosis
|
|
Stonemason’s Disease
|
Silicosis
|
|
Stonemason’s Lung
|
Silicosis
|
|
Strippers' Asthma
|
Byssinosis |
|
Suberosis |
A type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis seen in those who work
with cork, caused by inhalation of moldy cork dust containing
spores of various species of Penicillium; called also cork
handler's disease. [Dorland] |
|
Sugar Baker’s Itch
|
A variety of eczema, due to the action of sugar upon the skin.
|
|
Swimmer’s Itch
|
Cercarial Dermatitis. [NomDis1961]
Cercarial:
The parasitic larva of a trematode worm, having a tail that disappears
in the adult stage.
Information sheet from NYS Dept
of Health
|
|
Swineherd’s Disease
|
A virus disease of pigs, sometimes attacking farmhands. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Tabacosis
|
Pulmonary atrophy
caused by the inhalation of tobacco dust. [Appleton1904].
Fibroid
phthisis caused by the inhalation of tabacco particles.
[Kober1916]
|
|
Tar Worker’s Dermatitis
|
Dermatitis (pre-cancerous) from tar. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Tea Maker's Asthma
|
Allergic inflammatory response of the lungs
to inhaled tea fluff. [EuropeanUnion]
|
|
Tea Taster’s Cough
|
Bronchomoniliasis:
infection of the bronchi with fungi of the genus Candida.
|
|
Teflon Shakes
|
Polymer Fume Fever |
|
Tennis Elbow
|
Painful inflammation
of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse
of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand). [Wordnet] |
|
Thresher’s Fever
|
Grain Fever |
|
Thresher’s Lung
|
Lung disease from exposure to the dust of moldy wheat. [NomDis1961]
|
|
Trench Back
|
A condition
characterized by pain and stiffness in the dorsal and lumbar
regions as a result of hardships undergone in the trenches.
[Gould1916]
|
|
Trench Foot
|
A condition of the foot resembling frostbite, caused by prolonged
exposure to cold and dampness and often affecting soldiers in trenches.
[Heritage]
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Tungsten Carbide Disease |
Hard Metal Disease |
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Tunnel Disease |
Decompression Sickness |
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Vanillism
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A disease
occurring among those who sort vanilla pods, due to contact with
an insect found in the pods. [Appleton1904]
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Vagabond’s Disease
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Phthiriasis; Dermatitis due to lice, fleas and scratching. [NomDis1961]
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Vineyard Sprayer's Lung |
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis occurring in vineyard workers
spraying vines with a copper sulfate–lime solution. [Dorland] |
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War Edema |
Nutritional edema, a disorder of nutrition due to long-continued
diet deficiency of protein and/or calories, and marked by
anasarca and edema; called also alimentary edema, famine edema
and hunger edema. [Dorland] |
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Warehousemen's Itch
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see Grocers Itch.
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Washerwoman’s Itch
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Eczema of the hands and arms, occurring among washerwomen.
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Weaver’s Bottom
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Ischial Bursitis. [NomDis1961]
Ischial:
The lowest of the three major bones that constitute each half of
the pelvis.
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Welder's Lung |
Siderosis occurring in welders, caused by the inhalation of iron
oxide fumes; the condition is generally asymptomatic, although
the presence of other substances in welding fumes may lead to
fibrotic lung disease. Called also arc welder's disease and arc
welder's lung. [Dorland] |
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Western Red Cedar
Asthma
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Occupational asthma in sawmill workers, carpenters, and other susceptible
persons who work with the wood of Thuja plicata, the western red
cedar; the causative agent is probably the plicatic acid in the
wood. [Dorland] |
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Woolsorter's Disease
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Anthrax
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Woolsorter's Pneumonia |
Inhalation anthrax, a highly fatal form of anthrax due to
inhalation of dust containing anthrax spores, which are
transported by the alveolar pneumocytes to the regional lymph
nodes where they germinate, multiply, and produce toxin, and
characterized by hemorrhagic edematous mediastinitis, pleural
effusions, dyspnea, cyanosis, stridor, and shock. It is usually
an occupational disease, most often affecting those who handle
and sort contaminated wools and fleeces. Called also pulmonary
a.; ragpicker's, ragsorter's, or woolsorter's disease; anthrax
pneumonia; and woolsorter's pneumonia. [Dorland] |
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Writer's Cramp
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A cramp or spasm of the muscles of the fingers, hand, and forearm
during writing. [Heritage]
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Zinc Ague
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An acute malaria-like
syndrome of chill, fever (sometimes) and sweat, appearing a few
hours after inhalation, for a few minutes or longer, of zinc
fumes, whether pure or, as is the usual rule, in the form of
brass fumes, after affecting only, or mostly, those unaccustomed
to such exposure; further characterized by the development of a
form of temporary immunity, and absence of immediate serious or
fatal consequence. Definite chronic symptoms due to the presence
of zinc probably do not occur, but the morbidity and mortality
rates of workmen constantly exposed to breathing of the fumes
are high, with respiratory diseases especially in evidence.
[Kober1916]
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Zinc Asthma
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Zinc Ague
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Zinc Chills
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Zinc Ague
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Zinc Fume Fever
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Brass Founder's Fever
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