Bituminosis is a rare lung disease caused by the inhalation of coal dust or coal tar. It is also known as coal worker's pneumoconiosis or black lung disease. Synonyms for bituminosis include anthracosis, coal dust disease, coal miner's pneumoconiosis, miner's asthma, and coal dust lung disease. These conditions occur due to long-term exposure to coal dust or coal tar, causing inflammation and scarring in the lungs. The symptoms of these conditions may include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. There is no cure for bituminosis, but measures can be taken to prevent it, including minimizing exposure to coal dust or coal tar and wearing protective gear while working in coal mines or other industries where these substances are present.