Silicosis

Silicosis (silicosis) is the most serious type of pneumoconiosis, caused by long-term inhalation of dust containing free silicon dioxide (SiO2). The lung has extensive nodular fibrosis, which in severe cases affects lung function and loses the ability to work.

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