Aluminosis

Aluminosis (also known as aluminium lung) is a restrictive lung disease caused by exposure to aluminum-bearing dust.^[1] Aluminosis is a form of pneumoconiosis that can lead to pulmonary fibrosis^[2] and can be detected by using high-resolution computed tomography.^[3]

Workers exposed to aluminium dust are often involved in industries such as explosives manufacturing (where aluminium powder is involved), aluminium welding (and grinding), and bauxite smelting.^[2]

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