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What is true regarding byssinosis

A
Dyspnea resolves after cessation of exposure
B
Similar to chronic bronchitis and emphysema
C
Present as mediastinal fibro
D
Eosinophils are prominent in BAL
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- A. Dyspnea resolves after cessation of exposureSymptoms of Byssinosis may improve on cessation of fuher exposure. Therefore symPtoms are worse at workPlace and improve away from workplace.Symptoms are similar to asthma (not emphysema or chronic bronchitis) --> Typical 'monday chest tightness'.Byssinosis does not usually cause mediastinal fibrosis'

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