what is the general term used for a condition caused by inhalation of silica dust?
Pneumoconiosis is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of airborne particles that can damage lung tissue. This is mainly seen with the inhalation of dust from coal (coal workerâs pneumoconiosis), asbestos (asbestosis), silica (silicosis) and beryllium (berylliosis). It is usually due to occupational exposure.