What are some symptoms of black lung disease?
Symptoms of black lung disease (also known as coal workers' pneumoconiosis) can include:
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Chest pain
- Hoarseness
- Swelling in the feet and ankles
- Blue or purple fingertips and lips
In severe cases, black lung disease can lead to:
- Respiratory failure
- Heart failure
- Kidney failure
- Death