Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder?

Options

A. Botulism
B. Silicosis
C. Anthracis
D. Emphysema

Answer

B

Explanation

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.