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Name three occupational diseases caused due to air pollution. Also mention their causative factors.

1) Asbestosis occurs due to inhalation of asbestos dust that is used in making ceilings. Asbestos is also a cancer causing agent.


2) Silicosis occurs due to inhalation of free silica SiO2 while working in ceramic industries.


3) Byssinosis caused by inhalation of cotton fibres, is a respiratory disease wherein pulmonary ways narrow resulting in bronchitis.


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