Question

What causes the following diseases: (1) Asbestosis (2) Silicosis (3) Methanologlobinimia​

Answer 1

1. Asbestosis- By inhaling microscopic asbestos fibers

2. Silicosis- By breathing in tiny bits of silica.

3. Methanologlobinimia- Not known.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:(1)Asbestosis:

Asbestosis. Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by scarring of lung tissue, which results from prolonged exposure to asbestos. It is defined as diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis secondary to asbestos exposure.

(2)Silicosis:

Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust.