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lung diseases  

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  • Many factors are associated with the risk of developing a disease of the respiratory system, including genetics and birth factors such as prematurity, but environmental factors also play a major role. Exposure to chemical and particulate pollutants has been shown to be strongly connected to the risk of certain respiratory system diseases that are otherwise rare: examples include tobacco smoke and lung cancer, asbestos and mesothelioma, and flavoring chemicals and bronchiolitis obliterans. [Source: Green Health: An A-to-Z Guide; Lung Diseases]

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