MINING CLINICAL BRIEF
Silica and Dust Exposure - Why Airway Clearance Matters
For mine medical officers and occupational health nurses.
The Problem
Respirable crystalline silica and mineral dust damage the airways, drive chronic mucus and inflammation, and contribute to silicosis, chronic bronchitis and accelerated lung-function decline.
The Role Of Airway Clearance
Supporting the airways' mucociliary clearance helps remove inhaled particles. AirPhysio provides drug-free daily airway clearance that fits into dust-exposure wellness programmes.
Evidence Context
- Chronic dust and pollution exposure causes mucus hypersecretion (WHO; pollutant-clearance white paper).
- OPEP improves sputum clearance and ventilation in chronic-mucus conditions.
Application
Offer through the occupational health clinic to workers flagged on surveillance, then re-measure.
[REVIEW NEEDED BY: occupational medicine practitioner - inclusion criteria]
Next step Book a workplace demonstration and a 60-day Measure. Support. Reassess. pilot. Health Brands SA - tshepo@therapyonthego.co.za - 012 440 6044.
Get AirPhysio® — R945 incl. 15% VAT
Drug-free airway clearance. Fulfilled by the official SA store.
This platform records measurements taken by your health practitioner and readings you self-report. It does not diagnose or treat any condition. AirPhysio® is a trademark of its manufacturer; claims are limited to airway clearance and lung-expansion support. Items requiring specialist confirmation are marked for review before external use.