Talcosis
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Pulmonary talcosis, less specifically referred to as talcosis, is a pulmonary disorder caused by talc
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It has been related to silicosis
resulting from inhalation of talc
and silicates. It is also tied to heroin use where talc might be used as an adulterant to increase weight and street value. It is one of several noted associations and possible risks of heroin use.
Talc
Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula H2Mg34 or Mg3Si4O102. In loose form, it is the widely-used substance known as talcum powder. It occurs as foliated to fibrous masses, its crystals being so rare as to be almost unknown...
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It has been related to silicosis
Silicosis
Silicosis, also known as Potter's rot, is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in forms of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs...
resulting from inhalation of talc
Talc
Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula H2Mg34 or Mg3Si4O102. In loose form, it is the widely-used substance known as talcum powder. It occurs as foliated to fibrous masses, its crystals being so rare as to be almost unknown...
and silicates. It is also tied to heroin use where talc might be used as an adulterant to increase weight and street value. It is one of several noted associations and possible risks of heroin use.