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Pulmonary question. a few months back i was moving into a new house, in the garage was a spilled of grout which contained silicate. not knowing i blew it out of the garage with a blower. i was exposed 30-45 minutes. scared of silicosis?

Q: pulmonary question. a few months back i was moving into a new house, in the garage was a spilled of grout which contained silicate. not knowing i blew it out of the garage with a blower. i was exposed 30-45 minutes. scared of silicosis?

: No, silicosis only happens when you are exposed to silica for a long period of time.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, silicosis only happens when you are exposed to silica for a long period of time.

Answered 4/19/2022

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A member asked:

Pulmonary question. a few months back i was moving into a new house, in the garage was a spilled of grout which contained silicate. not knowing i blew it out of the garage with a blower. i was exposed 30-45 minutes. scared of silicosis?

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