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I was about one foot away from someone who was etching glass, for about 3 minutes.. would the dust damage my lungs?

Q: i was about one foot away from someone who was etching glass, for about 3 minutes.. would the dust damage my lungs?

: The silica dust is heavy and falls to the ground. Any particles inhaled in such a short period of time is not dangerous, but over extended periods of time, without a mask lung damage is inevitable. Always wear a mask when possible dangerous particles are near you.

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The silica dust is heavy and falls to the ground. Any particles inhaled in such a short period of time is not dangerous, but over extended periods of time, without a mask lung damage is inevitable. Always wear a mask when possible dangerous particles are near you.

Answered 8/8/2022

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A member asked:

I was about one foot away from someone who was etching glass, for about 3 minutes.. would the dust damage my lungs?

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

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