Medical Definition of Cotton-mill fever

1. Exposures to cotton dust during the production of yarns, linen and rope can produce chronic obstructive lung disease (after 10 years). Early symptoms include chest tightness. Treatment includes bronchodilators and removal from work environment. (21 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cotton-mill Fever

cotter pin
cottid
Cottidae
cottids
cottier
cottiers
cottise
cottised
cottises
cottising
cottoid
cotton
cotton
cotton-dust asthma
cotton-fibre embolism
cotton-mill fever (current term)
cotton-root bark
cotton-seed tree
cotton-wool patches
cotton-wool spots
cottoned
cottoning
cottonmouth
cottonmouths
cottonmouth moccasin
cottonpox
cottons
cottonseed
cottonseeds
cottonseed cake

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