Silicosis - acute
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Acute silicosis is lung inflammation due to breathing in large amounts of silica dust or silicon dioxide over several months. Alternative Names Silicoproteinosis; progressive massive fibrosis Causes, incidence, and risk factors The disease occurs mainly in people who work in sandblasting, mining, quarrying, grinding, and those who work in foundries. Silicosis is becoming less common due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that require protective equipment.
Review Date: 03/01/2007  advertisement
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