Environmentalmedium · Past Paper
'Asbestosis' is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of:
ACoal dust
BAsbestos fibers
CCotton dust
DSilica dust
✓ Correct Answer: B — Asbestos fibers
Asbestos fibers are tiny and sharp; when inhaled, they scar the lung tissue, leading to breathing difficulties.
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