Pneumoconiosis: silicosis, anthracosis and asbestosis
Dusts in the size range of 0.5 to 3 microns are hazardous to health and, after varying degrees of exposure, lead to a lung disease known as pneumoconiosis, which can gradually paralyse a person by reducing their ability to work due to pulmonary fibrosis and other complications. The hazardous effects of dusts on the lungs … Read more