VPH-0042
QUESTION
Byssinosis is a disease condition caused by inhalation of?
OPTIONS
(A) Sugar cane disease
(B) Cotton fiber dust
(C) Grain dust
(D) Silica dust
ANSWER
(B) Cotton fiber dust
EXPLANATION
Byssinosis is an occupational respiratory disease caused by inhalation of cotton dust or cotton fiber dust. Sugar-cane, grain, and silica dust are associated with other occupational conditions.
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