A 57 year old presents with cough, sputum production, dyspnea, and decreased lung volume and is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.When taking the patient's history, which finding is the most probable cause of the illness?

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Inhalation of silica is a common cause of pneumoconiosis, a lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, leading to inflammation and scarring in the lungs.

A 57 Year Old Presents with Cough, Sputum Production, Dyspnea