Question

Which of the following is true about silicosis?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The damage it causes is irreversible

Explanation:

Silicosis is a long term lung disease caused by crystalline silica dust inhalation. There is no cure, and once the damage is done it cannot be reversed.

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Like stated above, the damage is irreversible. Option A is incorrect.

Construction workers are constantly moving to build whatever they're working on. The disease will make it hard to breathe and will have a heavy effect on their lungs, preventing them from properly doing their jobs. Additionally, it's possible to get the disease from this job since you're constantly inhaling dust particles.

Silicosis does major damage to the lungs. The dust particles are attacked by the immune system which causes inflammation and eventually leads to areas of hardened and scarred lung tissue.

Thus, the best option is D.

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