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No one really knows what causes asthma, but doctors have identified at least 10 known triggers including allergies, food additives, and more. Learn more about asthma triggers at WebMD.

Most people get silicosis from a workplace where they inhale large amounts of silica dust. Learn more about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent this lung disease.

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