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Reaction of the lung to inhalation of dust depends on several factors, including the chemical nature of the dust, the size and concentration of the dust particles, the duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility. These factors are important in themselves and in combination, as they may be interdependent.1
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Naidech, H., Steiner, R.M., Lieber, J., Flicker, S. (1989). Beryllium-Induced Disease. In: Solomon, A., Kreel, L. (eds) Radiology of Occupational Chest Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3574-3_8
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