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Does black lung disease increase long-term care needs?

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It can. Black lung disease (coal workers' pneumoconiosis) is a progressive and incurable lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust over many years. Advanced disease can reduce stamina, increase shortness of breath, limit mobility, and make daily activities difficult, increasing the need for home care, assisted living, or skilled nursing care.

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