Byssinosis, An Occupational Lung Disease: Diagnosis And Management

Mustofa, Syazili
Izzati, Marwah Aulia
Soeprihatini, Retno Ariza
Komala, Ramadhana
Silaen, David
Sinaga, Fransisca T.Y.

Jurnal Ilmu Kedokteran dan Kesehatan
Vol 12, No 5 (2025): Volume 12 Nomor 5

Byssinosis is an occupational lung disorder mainly caused by exposure of cotton dust during manufacturing. Over the years, it is well known as “Brown lung disease” and “cotton worker’s lung”. Byssinosis is characterized by respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and airway obstruction. The pathogenesis is still unclear. Despite the exposure to cotton dust, endotoxin release that resides in gram-negative in cotton dust also plays an important role in mediating byssinosis. Specify that supporting examination is not yet available. Thus, it is encouraging to relate the history of cotton dust exposure and the symptoms. In byssinosis, medication is given based on the symptoms that occur.