Chapter 10 - Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)»Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)»Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica (J62)
J62
Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica
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Silicosis5 drugs (4 approved, 1 experimental)
A form of pneumoconiosis resulting from inhalation of dust containing crystalline form of SILICON DIOXIDE, usually in the form of quartz. Amorphous silica is relatively nontoxic.