Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?

Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?
  1. Botulism
  2. Silicosis
  3. Anthrax
  4. Emphysema

Solution

Silicosis is an occupational respiratory disorder that is caused due to excessive inhalation of silica dust. It usually affects the workers of grinding or stone-breaking industries. Long-term exposure can cause lung fibrosis (or stiffening), leading to breathing difficulties.

Asked in: NEET 2018

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