Question

question 5 (mandatory) (10 points)
listen
the pneumoconiosis that causes not only pulmonary fibrosis, but also bronchogenic carcinoma and mesothelioma.
silicosis
asbestosis
byssinosis
berylliosis
coal miners lung

Explanation:

Asbestosis is a type of pneumoconiosis. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to pulmonary fibrosis. Additionally, asbestos exposure is strongly associated with an increased risk of developing bronchogenic carcinoma (lung cancer) and mesothelioma (a cancer of the mesothelium, often the pleura around the lungs). Silicosis mainly causes pulmonary fibrosis and an increased risk of tuberculosis. Byssinosis is related to exposure to cotton dust and causes "Monday fever" - chest tightness etc. Berylliosis is due to beryllium exposure and can cause granulomatous disease. Coal miner's lung (coal workers' pneumoconiosis) mainly causes pulmonary fibrosis.

Answer:

B. Asbestosis