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Black Lung Disease

Term:
Black Lung Disease

Description:
Condition marked by increasing loss of lung function (pneumoconiosis), resulting from continuous inhalation of coal dust or other substances; it is prevelant among goal miners. Evidence shows that smoking tobacco may seriously aggravate the condition. Also called coal miner's lung.

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