Care for Job Related Injuries
Chest X-Rays B Read
In Napa, Sonoma, Petaluma and Benicia
Concerned about Occupational Dust Exposure or exposure to asbestos? Get a Chest X-Ray B Read
Are you experiencing coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, tightness in the chest or an abnormal breathing pattern after exposure to mineral dusts such as coal mine dust, crystalline silica, or asbestos?
A B read x-ray “B read” is a specialized interpretation performed by NIOSH-certified physicians, focusing on identifying occupational lung diseases, particularly those caused by dust exposure like asbestos or silica, using a standardized protocol.
B readers examine the lungs in great detail, looking for scarring and other changes that might indicate the disease. These physicians know how different dusts affect the lungs and how each appears in an X-ray.
The results of a B read can help determine if a worker has pneumoconiosis and which treatments are appropriate. The B read can also indicate if a worker is eligible for federal benefits due to occupational dust exposure.
With easy parking and locations close to the freeway, Urgent Care + TeleHealth clinics make coming to an in-person appointment as convenient as possible. Our clinics accept most worker’s compensation and health insurance plans and also offer discounts for patients who pay with cash or use their HSA/ FSA/ Debit card for their co-pay.
Cost Effective and Efficient Healthcare for Work Injuries
- We accept most workers’ compensation health plans.
- We offer first-aid visits when applicable.
- We do not take employees off work.
- Follow-ups are available by video visit.
- Costs are 80-90% less expensive than visiting an emergency room and without the long wait times.
- We offer easy online appointments and weekend hours.
- We have x-rays on site.
- We generally have short wait times which allows people to fit in an appointment during a lunch break or after work.
- We offer services for employers such as pre-employment screening, drug testing, respirator fittings and DOT physicals for Class A and B drivers licenses.
- Clinics are managed by a local emergency medicine doctor who has 25 years of clinical experience.
Chest X-Ray FAQ
What is the purpose of a b read chest x-ray?
B reads are designed to detect and classify signs of pneumoconiosis (lung diseases caused by dust inhalation) in workers exposed to occupational hazards. The term “B read” comes from the NIOSH B Reader Program (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health).
B readers examine chest X-rays for specific signs and changes in the lungs that may indicate exposure to dusts and fibers, such as scarring, increased densities, or other abnormalities.
Is specialized training required to provide a b read x-ray?
What are examples of exposures that require B Read x-rays?
What are symptoms of occupational lung disease?
While the symptoms of occupational lung diseases may resemble other medical conditions or issues, the following are the most common symptoms, but each individual may experience occupational lung disease differently:
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Tightness in the chest
- Abnormal breathing pattern
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