Which disease is caused by breathing in silica dust?

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Published
11 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

Silicosis is a lung disease resulting from the inhalation of silica dust. While bronchitis and pneumoconiosis are respiratory conditions, silicosis specifically refers to the fibrosis caused by silica particles in the lungs.

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