What can result from long exposure to dust in certain industries?

What can result from long exposure to dust in certain industries?
  1. Chronic Disorder
  2. Difficulty in breathing causing wheezing
  3. Inflammation leading to fibrosis
  4. Decreased respiratory surface

Solution

Long exposure to dust in certain industries can result in inflammation leading to fibrosis (proliferation of fibrous tissues) and thus causing serious lung damage.

Asked in: NCERT

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