Which term refers to the fibrotic lung disease that is caused by the inhalation of different dusts?
A)Pneumonia
B)Pneumonitis
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Pneumoniosis
E)Pneumoconitis

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Pneumoconiosis is the term used to describe fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of different dusts, such as coal, silica, or asbestos. Pneumonia is a term for lung inflammation typically caused by infection. Pneumonitis is a broad term for lung inflammation, which can be due to a variety of causes including irritation from chemicals or allergens. Pneumoniosis and pneumoconitis are not commonly used medical terms.

Which Term Refers to the Fibrotic Lung Disease That Is