Chalicosis
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Chalicosis sometimes called Flint disease, is a form of pneumoconiosis
affecting the lungs or bronchiole
s.
It is found chiefly among stonecutters.
Pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis is an occupational lung disease and a restrictive lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, often in mines.-Types:Depending upon the type of dust, the disease is given different names:...
affecting the lungs or bronchiole
Bronchiole
The bronchioles or bronchioli are the first airway branches that no longer contain cartilage or glands in their submucosa. They are branches of the bronchi.The bronchioles terminate by entering the circular sacs called alveoli.- Structure :...
s.
It is found chiefly among stonecutters.