Following its relatively recent birth in the 1700s from the pioneering work of Dr. Bernardino Ramazzini, occupational medicine has grown to encompass an array of respiratory conditions. One such condition is byssinosis, a collection of respiratory symptoms elicited by exposure to raw nonsynthetic textiles during their manufacturing process. Symptoms range from mild respiratory irritation, known colloquially as “Monday fever” due to its occurrence at the beginning of the workweek, to more severe chronic conditions like bronchitis and fibrosis. Over the years, byssinosis has been referred to as cotton worker’s lung, brown lung disease, Monday fever, and mill fever. This activity reviews the cause, diverse respiratory symptoms, and pathophysiology of byssinosis. It also highlights the role of the interprofessional team in its prevention and management.Clinicians participating in this activity can expect to achieve an understanding of the intricacies of byssinosis, its impact on respiratory health, and the evolving strategies for its management. Participants gain insights into the pivotal impact of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards in enhancing detection and prevention since 1978.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18737
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Clinical Pathology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum