Cigarette Smoke May Accelerate Silicosis Risks: Study

Cigarette Smoke May Accelerate Silicosis Risks: Study

New study finds that when combined with silica dust, cigarette smoke can cause cells to activate that lead to lung fibrosis at a much faster rate. Exposure to silica dust has long been linked to an incurable respiratory condition known as silicosis, but new research indicates that smoking may exacerbate the problem. Silicosis is a chronic lung disease caused …