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4.2K views · 57 reactions | A potential world-first treatment for the deadly lung disease silicosis has been developed through a trial in Queensland. Silicosis is caused by inhalation of silica dust, mainly from the cutting of manufactured stone, and was thought to be incurable. Sunrise | Kalgoorlie Miner | Facebook