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The precise mechanism that triggers the development of silicosis is still unclear. What is known is that particles of silica dust get trapped in the tiny sacs(alveoli) in the lungs where air exchange takes place.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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Silica, sometimes called Silicea terra or abbreviated as sil., is a homeopathic remedy. Silica is a mineral and is prepared from silicon dioxide found in flint, quartz, sandstone, and many other common rocks.Homeopathic medicine operates on the pr...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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