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Title:
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis
or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners
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Summary: "An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis" by Archibald Makellar is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the specific pulmonary disease known as "black phthisis," which affects coal miners due to the inhalation of toxic carbonaceous materials, often exacerbated by poor ventilation and the use of gunpowder in mining operations. Makellar's examination focuses on the symptoms, progression, and post-mortem findings of this debilitating condition, highlighting its unique characteristics in contrast to other forms of pulmonary illnesses. The opening of the investigation presents the background and foundational research conducted by Dr. Makellar, culminating in a detailed description of the disease's etiology and pathology. He discusses the detrimental effects caused by the inhalation of various harmful substances in coal mines, outlining the clinical manifestations, including coughing, black expectoration, and general physical decline. The text also references previous medical observations related to the disease and prepares the reader for a series of case studies that will illustrate the progressive nature of black phthisis, offering a comprehensive overview of its medical significance amidst the plight of coal miners in Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Makellar, Archibald
EBook No.: 21907
Published: Jun 23, 2007
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Miners' phthisis
Subject: Lungs -- Dust diseases
Subject: Coal miners -- Diseases
Subject: Miners -- Diseases
Subject: Occupational diseases
LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis
or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis" by Archibald Makellar is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the specific pulmonary disease known as "black phthisis," which affects coal miners due to the inhalation of toxic carbonaceous materials, often exacerbated by poor ventilation and the use of gunpowder in mining operations. Makellar's examination focuses on the symptoms, progression, and post-mortem findings of this debilitating condition, highlighting its unique characteristics in contrast to other forms of pulmonary illnesses. The opening of the investigation presents the background and foundational research conducted by Dr. Makellar, culminating in a detailed description of the disease's etiology and pathology. He discusses the detrimental effects caused by the inhalation of various harmful substances in coal mines, outlining the clinical manifestations, including coughing, black expectoration, and general physical decline. The text also references previous medical observations related to the disease and prepares the reader for a series of case studies that will illustrate the progressive nature of black phthisis, offering a comprehensive overview of its medical significance amidst the plight of coal miners in Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Makellar, Archibald
EBook No.: 21907
Published: Jun 23, 2007
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Miners' phthisis
Subject: Lungs -- Dust diseases
Subject: Coal miners -- Diseases
Subject: Miners -- Diseases
Subject: Occupational diseases
LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.