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What is pneumoconioses?

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Deposits of inorganic dusts in lung tissues, exposure to airbourne containments, develop slowly ,principal ones are silicosis and asbestosis Intensity linked to quantity of dust inhaled and duration of exposure and physical properties of dust inhaled and risk cofactors like smoking, we see signs of lung toxicity, fibrosis or tumor pathology, samples (BAL/biopsy) obtained show increased particles or fibers and classify condition as occupational disease


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