Gujjar Lung: A Disease Mimicking Miliary Tuberculosis

G Hassan; Waseem Qureshi; S.M. Kadri; G.Q. Khan; _ Sona-ul-lah; Rashid A. Rather; Mir Suhail Omer

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); 105-108

Gujjar Lung: A Disease Mimicking Miliary Tuberculosis

G Hassan, Waseem Qureshi, S.M. Kadri, G.Q. Khan, _ Sona-ul-lah, Rashid A. Rather, Mir Suhail Omer

Received: 2010-02-15, Accepted: 2010-02-15, Published: 2008-01-01

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Abstract

Abstract: Gujjar lung is a chronic lung disease caused due to the long-term exposure to pinewood smoke inhalation in Gujjar community and the people residing at the hilly regions of the Indian sub-continent. This is characterized clinically by progressive cough and dyspnea, distinct radiological patterns and pathological features of anthracotic nodules and ïƒžbrosis. A typical case with miliary mottling on chest radiograph is presented and the relevant literature reviewed.