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Silicosis

Authors :
Mlika M
Adigun R
Bhutta BS
Source :
2021 Jan.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Silicosis is occupational pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of crystalline silicon dioxide. This disease is one of several well-described pulmonary complications associated with toxic exposures in the workplace, along with asbestosis, berylliosis, coal miner's lung, hard metal pneumoconiosis, among others.[1]<br /> (Copyright © 2021, StatPearls Publishing LLC.)

Details

Language :
English
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
StatPearls
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
30726026