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I pulverized a concrete floor inside a home for 2 days without a mask. is silica dust now trapped forever in my lungs causing irreparable damage?
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See specialist: i would see a pulmonologist for evaluation and at least baseline test establishment. You may be fine, but best to be proactive and get checked ASAP . Good luck
Answered 6/18/2018
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