Byssinosis, also known as "brown lung disease," is an occupational lung disease caused by inhaling cotton, flax, or hemp dust. It is commonly found among workers in the textile industry, particularly those involved in the initial processing of cotton fibers.
Byssinosis disease is common in the workers of
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2012 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Non-Communicable Diseases: Lifestyle-related, Degenerative, and Occupational Diseases)
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