Question
What is fibrosis in lungs? How is it caused?
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Answer
- Proliferation of fibrous tissues of lungs due to inflammation, is called fibrosis.
- The inflammation may be caused by the pollutants in one's working place, especially cement or glass factories, coal mines, etc.
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