Author/Authors :
Hassan, G. Government Medical College - Department of Medicine, India , Qureshi, Waseem Associated SMHS Hospital - Government Medical College, India , Kadri, S.M. Regional Institute of Health and Family Welfare - DHS, India , Khan, G.Q. Government Medical College - Department of Medicine, India , ul-lah, Sona SKIMS - Department of Medicine, India , Rather, Rashid A. SKIMS - Medical College, India , Omer, Mir Suhail Associated Chittrajan Mobile Teachingcum-Services Hospital - Government Medical College, India
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 fibrosis. 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.
