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Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?A. BotulismB. SilicosisC. AnthrcisD. Emphyema |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Silicosis is an occupational respiratory disorder which is caused due to excessive inhalation of silica dust. It usually affects the workers of grinding or stone breaking industries. The long-term exposure can cause lung fibrosis (or stiffening), leading to breathing difficulties. Anthracis or Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Botulism is food poisoning infection caused by Clostridium botulinum. Its symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal distention, etc. Emphysema is a lung disease, that damages the air sacs and causes shortness of breathe. It may be caused by smoking, deficiency of enzymes alpha-1-antitrypsin and air pollution. |
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