A member asked:

Hi i got diatomaceous earth food grade but it's meant for pests and isnt for human consumption, it has 100% amorphous silica and 0.1% crystalized silica. i inhaled some and have it in clumps aroundmy carpet, will i get silicosis from the particles?

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The condition arises in those with significant (5-20 year) regular exposure to microparticles of the material. The chance of the cited exposure producing a long term defect approaches zero. The lung does have a self cleaning mechanism designed to remove particles from what we inhale. That system will likely clean up and remove any inhaled material in the next few weeks.

Answered 1/4/2023

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