Gujjar Lung: A Disease Mimicking Miliary Tuberculosis
Abstract
Abstract: Gujjar lung is a chronic lung disease caused due to the long-term exposure to pinewood smoke inhalation in Gujjar
community and the people residing at the hilly regions of the Indian sub-continent. This is characterized clinically by progressive
cough and dyspnea, distinct radiological patterns and pathological features of anthracotic nodules and brosis. A typical case with
miliary mottling on chest radiograph is presented and the relevant literature reviewed.
Keywords: Pine wood smoke, Milliary shadows, Anthracotic nodules, Interstitial lung disease.
community and the people residing at the hilly regions of the Indian sub-continent. This is characterized clinically by progressive
cough and dyspnea, distinct radiological patterns and pathological features of anthracotic nodules and brosis. A typical case with
miliary mottling on chest radiograph is presented and the relevant literature reviewed.
Keywords: Pine wood smoke, Milliary shadows, Anthracotic nodules, Interstitial lung disease.
Hassan, G., Qureshi, W., Kadri, S., Khan, G., Sona-ul-lah, _, Rather, R. A., & Omer, M. S. (2008). Gujjar Lung: A Disease Mimicking Miliary Tuberculosis. International Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/77
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