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		Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of dust containing the mineral silica Silicosis is A form of chronic lung disease which develops after prolonged exposure to silica (quartz) dust.
Silicosis derives from inhalation of silicon dioxide, commonly known as silica, in crystalline forms.		Silicosis - This ancient lung disease - workers who built the pyramids in Egypt are believed to have suffered from silicosis - was a major cause of sickness and death among workers worldwide earlier in this century.
Silicosis Despite the knowledge of the cause of this disorder, workers worldwide still face exposure in mining, quarrying, tunneling, abrasive blasting and foundry work. Epidemics of silicosis continue to occur, even in developed nations.