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Exposed to highly aerosolized grout(silica) for 1 hour in enclosed space 3 years ago. mow for 2 hours in a dusty field ourdoors 2 times a year for 2 years. non-smoker. no occupational exposure. concerned about acute silicosis. should i worry?
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Were you wearing a mask for the episode of 3 years ago? If you got acute silicosis from that episode, you would have signs of it on a chest x-ray or CT scan at this time. The outdoor exposures are less worrisome because they are outdoors but you could use an N95 type mask when you are doing these activities for further protection, especially if there is an indoor exposure. See a pulmonologist.
Answered 8/14/2023
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