Byssinosis
ICD-10 Code
J66.0
Byssinosis
Definition
An occupational lung disorder caused by exposure to cotton dust. It occurs more commonly in workers in the textile industry. Signs and symptoms include chest tightness, cough and wheezing. The symptoms tend to get worse at the beginning of the week and subside by the end of the week.
Also known as cotton dust pneumoconiosis, pneumoconiosis from cotton dust — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10323 per MONDO
- ICD10CM J66.0 per MONDO
- ICD9 504 per MONDO
- MESH D002095 per MONDO
- NCIT C84605 per MONDO
- SCTID 13151001 per MONDO
- UMLS C0006542 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |