If dust exposure at work caused silicosis or another lung disease, you don’t have to fight alone. We’re here to help.
You Worked Hard.
You Deserve Help.
Living with Silicosis?
A silicosis diagnosis, or ongoing breathing difficulties from silica dust exposure, changes daily life. You’re not alone. Learn about resources for treatment, support and connecting with others who understand.
Silicosis Treatment
A silicosis diagnosis changes daily life. There is no cure, but treatment can slow how the disease progresses and ease symptoms, according to the American Lung Association. Depending on how advanced the disease is, a doctor may recommend:
- Medications and inhalers to ease symptoms
- Oxygen therapy to make breathing easier
- Pulmonary rehabilitation to stay active
- Avoiding smoke and further silica exposure
- Lung transplant evaluation in severe cases
Support for Patients
& Families
You don’t have to sort through this alone. Nonprofit resources can help patients and families find answers and connect with others who understand, including support groups, specialist directories and nonprofit funds.
What Causes Silicosis?
Silicosis doesn’t happen by accident. Manufacturers who sell products containing silica, like engineered stone, without proper warnings put workers at risk. Learn what might be responsible for your exposure.
- Artificial stone & quartz
- Construction & manufacturing
- Mining & sandblasting
- Oil & gas
FAQs About Silicosis
What is silicosis?
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in very small particles of crystalline silica, a mineral found in stone, sand, concrete and mortar. The dust causes permanent scarring in the lungs and there is no cure, according to the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Treatment can slow how the disease progresses and ease symptoms, per the American Lung Association.
Who is at risk of silicosis?
What should I do if I think I have silicosis?
Is this site available in Spanish?
Where can I learn more about silicosis on this site?
News & Resources
October 2026
Silicosis Eggshell Calcification: What Your X-Ray Means
If a radiologist finds silicosis eggshell calcification on your chest X-ray, you are looking at one of the most telling signs of long-term silica dust disease. The phrase describes thin rings of calcium that build up around lymph nodes in the center of the chest. That ring pattern often turns...
Silicosis.com is dedicated to providing silicosis resources, support and advocacy
for people affected by this disease.
Not Sure Where to Start? We're Here to Help.
Whether you’re concerned about silica exposure, navigating a diagnosis, or exploring your legal options, we’ll help you take the next step.
