Micrograph of anthracosis, with interstitial pigment deposition (black arrow) and an anthracotic macrophage (white arrow). There are three basic criteria for the diagnosis of CWP: #Chest radiography consistent with CWP #An exposure history to coal dust (typically underground coal mining) of sufficient amount and latency #Exclusion of alternative diagnoses (mimics of CWP) Symptoms and pulmonary function testing relate to the degree of respiratory impairment but are not part of the diagnostic criteria. As noted above, the chest X-ray appearance for CWP can be virtually indistinguishable from silicosis. Chest CT, particularly high-resolution scanning (HRCT), are more sensitive than plain X-ray for detecting the small round opacities. Treatment There is no cure or discovered treatments for<unk> . Some patients are given oxygen to help with their breathing and are advised to stop smoking to prevent further decline in lung function. In the most extreme cases a lung transplant could be done to help prolong the patient's life expectancy. Prevention of<unk>  The main way to avoid contracting<unk>  is to avoid the inhalation of coal dust. Some of the ways to prevent this disease include: not smoking, wearing ventilated masks when coming in contact with potentially dangerous airborne particles, regular pulmonary exams, and becoming educated about the risks of lung diseases in your work environment.
Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
Asbestosis
Asbestos-related diseases
Silicosis
Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema
Occupational lung disease
Mineral dust airway disease
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis