Byssinosis : Complications

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Complications could include:
Chronic lung disease may develop.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 10, 2007
Smoking, impaired lung function, and a history of respiratory allergy increase a textile worker's risk of developing byssinosis. Prolonged exposure makes patients wheeze more often and can cause chronic bronchitis. It does not lead to permanently ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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