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Pneumoconiosis

Pneumoconiosis is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of dust. Many substances can cause pnemoconiosis including asbestos, silica, talc and metals.

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is usually found in coal miners, and results from the inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust.