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Indranath Ghosh1, Dipti Gothi1, Umesh C Ojha1

  • 1Department of Pulmonary Medicine, ESIC Hospital and PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|July 29, 2026
PubMed
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Silicosis, a lung disease from silica dust, is now seen in Teflon coating workers, not just traditional industries. This highlights the need for updated occupational health policies and workplace safety evaluations.

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OccupationalTeflonsilicosis

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