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Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?
A. Botulism
B. Silicosis
C. Anthracis
D. Emphysema

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Silicosis is an occupational respiratory disorder which is caused due to excessive inhalation of silica dust . It usually affects the workers of grinding or stone breaking industries . The long-term exposure can cause lung fibrosis (or stiffening ) , leading to breathing difficulties.
Anthracis or Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis.
Botullism is food poisoning infection caused by Clostridium botulinum . Its symptoms include diarrhoea , vomiting , abdominal distention, etc.
Emphysema is a lung disease , that damages the air sacs and causes shortness or breathe , it may be caused by the smoking , deficiency of enzymes alpha-I antitrypsin and air pollution.

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