Black lung is a common name for any lung disease that results from inhaling coal dust. Anthracosis, commonly known as “Black Lung” or “Coal Miner’s Pneumoconiosis, is a common problem in the area in which we live, The Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachians are full of coal mines making Black Lung very common in our area. Not only has this disease common in the eastern part of the United States, it has become prevalent across the whole country and world. Every year there is roughly 1,000 deaths over the course of the year. In the last 10 years there has been an estimated 10,000 deaths from Black Lung. (SOURCE) Inhaled coal dust builds up in the lungs and the body is unable to remove the dust on its own. Once the build-up is there inflammation,