Introduction: Pulmunary baritosis is secondary to inhalation of barium dust with extremely dense, discrete opacities on the chest radiograph. Baritosis has been classified as a benign pneumoconiosis. We present an unusual case of pulmonary baritosis secondary to exposure to electrostatic paints. 

Case presentation: A 42 years old man was referred to the occupational medicine clinic with the respiratory symptoms of intermittent cough and exertional breathlessness. He had been spraying electrostatic and powder paint for 3 years. History and radiological features were consistent with the diagnosis of a pulmonary baritosis. 

Conclusion: It is necessary to take a detailed occupational history in individuals with respiratory symptoms. Medical surveillance should be performed at regular intervals to determine the adverse effect of barium sulphate. 

Keywords: Baritosis; Benign pneumoconiosis; Electrostatic paint