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fibrosis

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accelerated silicosis

acute silicosis

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Jul. 2, 07: Accident Raises Safety Concerns About Chinese Tires
Wall Street Journal reports that more than 450,000 Chinese-made tires may lack an important safety feature. read more »

Jul. 2, 07: Accident Raises Safety Concerns About Chinese Tires
Wall Street Journal reports that more than 450,000 Chinese-made tires may lack an important safety feature read more »

What is silicosis?

Silicosis is a disabling and possibly deadly respiratory condition that is caused by the frequent exposure to and inhalation of dust that contains crystalline silica, also referred to as silica dust or quartz. When inhaled, the silica dust particles may become trapped in the lungs resulting in scarring or fibrosis. The scarring may reduce the lung's capability for extracting oxygen from the air, possibly resulting in significant health problems. Silicosis may develop after extended exposure to silica dust. The most common type of silicosis that people suffer from is chronic silicosis, which typically occurs after ten years of exposure to low levels of silica. Accelerated silicosis and acute silicosis can have effect with much less exposure than chronic silicosis. Silica is a compound that occurs naturally and is one of the most common minerals found in the earth's crust. Silica is often found in rock beds and is also a key component in sand and granite.

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