An occupational worker presented with complaints of exertional dyspnoe He gave history of being in an industry dealing with spare parts such as gas kit and brakes, he also gave history of smoking for about five years. His X-ray chest showed a ground glass appearance / honey combing in the lower two thirds of the lung fields. The likely condition that he suffers from is:
A)Silicosis
B)Anthracosis
C)Asbestosis
D)Siderosis

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The occupational history of dealing with spare parts such as gas kits and brakes, combined with the X-ray findings of a ground glass appearance/honeycombing, strongly suggests asbestosis. Asbestosis is a lung disease resulting from the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which can be present in various industrial materials, including brake linings and gaskets.

An Occupational Worker Presented with Complaints of Exertional Dyspnoe He