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Enlarged lymph node with dust exposure

Published on 29/11/202229/11/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Swelling in the neck is often due to enlargement of a lymph node. This cervical lymphadenopathy can be caused by an infection, cancer, an immunological disorder or another disease (such as a fat storage disease or... Read more

The clinical picture of Anthrax from 1880-2018

Published on 20/11/202220/11/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Anthrax or anthrax is a zoonosis caused by the anthrax bacterium Bacillus anthracis. I have already paid attention to this on this website because in special cases it can also be work-related. recent... Read more

The heart also suffers from occupational asthma

Published on 18/11/202218/11/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Asthma is a chronic airway disease in which the airways are inflamed, leading to airflow limitation and tissue changes. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. It is common worldwide... Read more

PACS (lung COVID) in Belgian general practice

Published on 07/10/202201/10/2022 by Annet Lenderink

A large proportion of people who go through an acute COVID-19 infection have long-term complaints that can make work difficult or impossible. These complaints have been written about since the summer of 2020. It is often spoken... Read more

Silicoproteinosis at high silica exposure

Published on 27/09/202226/09/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare lung disease in which fats and proteins build up in the alveoli and deep airways. The cause lies in a disorder in the clearing action of the alveolar macrophages. This... Read more

Respiratory complaints in hairdressers a closer look

Published on 16/09/202216/09/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Respiratory complaints as a result of exposure to chemical products at work are common among hairdressers. It concerns both upper and lower respiratory diseases and asthma. In particular the resources... Read more

Recovery from back problems incurred at work

Published on 30/08/202230/08/2022 by Annet Lenderink

One of the most common causes of absenteeism and disability is low back pain, which is also described as low back pain, non-specific low back pain or lumbago. It is therefore not an unambiguous condition, but... Read more

Bending over at work can lead to absenteeism

Published on 09/08/202208/08/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Working in poor ergonomic conditions can lead to complaints of the posture and musculoskeletal system; in other words the muscles and/or joints. These kinds of complaints (neck and back complaints, shoulder complaints, etc.) are often the cause of... Read more

Pleural fluid possible due to silica

Published on 03/08/202203/08/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Pleural fluid is fluid that accumulates in the space between the pleura and the pleura, the so-called pleural space. This buildup of fluid can make breathing difficult. There are different forms of pleural effusion, depending on the... Read more

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