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Fibrosis
Definition
Fibrosis is the formation of connective fibrous (fiber-like) tissue in an organ.
Additional Info
Examples of fibrosis include:
- Dense, firm scar tissue that forms as a result of disease or injury. (Reminder: the skin is the largest organ of the human body).
- Pneumoconiosis, a chronic condition resulting from inhalation of mineral or metal particles.
- Exposure to asbestos and related materials can cause pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs).
- Cirrhosis of the liver.
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SDS Relevance
In the context of Safety Data Sheets, fibrosis usually appears with respect to potential lung damage or disease. When working with materials that create dusts or can irritate the lungs, always wear proper protection such as dust masks or respirators if engineering controls and ventilation are not sufficient/feasible.
Further Reading
- Patient Education Materials at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
- What Are Occupational Pulmonary Fibrosis and Pneumoconiosis? also at the PFF.
- Pulmonary Fibrosis at the American Lung Association.
- Pulmonary Fibrosis at the NIH's MedlinePlus encyclopedia.
- Pulmonary Fibrosis at MedicineNet.com.
- Cystic Fibrosis, a multipage resource at the Mayo Clinic.
- Occupational Lung Diseases at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
See also: emphysema, pneumoconiosis.