Multiple choice

Which lung disease is caused by the inhalation of fibers of cotton, over a period of years?

  1. Byssinosis

  2. Bagassosis

  3. Asbestosis

  4. Farmers lung

  5. Malt workers lung
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Explanation

Byssinosis is a rare lung disease caused by breathing cotton dust or dusts from other vegetable fibers such as flax, hemp, or sisal. It is sometimes referred to as brown lung disease. It is a form of occupational asthma. Symptoms of byssinosis are: tightness in the chest, wheezing and coughing, which are similar to asthma.

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