it is a respiratory disease that occurs due to long-term inhalation of silica dust or crystalline silica.
This dust may be from sand dust, clay, rock, etc.
There might be breathing difficulties when inhaled in fewer quantities.
But long-term exposure may result in more serious effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue during physical activity, chest pain, and weight loss.
The symptoms of silicosis are usually not that obvious but prolonged symptoms may be much more severe.
The effects of silicosis are visible after many years but common symptoms such as cough, and shortness of breath can be seen as an early sign of heavy exposure.