Silicosis
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silicosis-186-14720629
title:
Silicosis
text:
Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust. It is marked by inflammation and scarring in the form of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. It is a type of pneumoconiosis. Silicosis, particularly the acute form, is characterized by shortness of breath, cough, fever, and cyanosis. It may often be misdiagnosed as pulmonary edema, pneumonia, or tuberculosis. Using workplace controls, silicosis is almost always a preventable disease. Si
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of silica, quartz or slate particles
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicosis
date created:
2004-05-03T19:14:07Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T03:54:10Z
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