Inhalation of sugarcane dust could cause

Bagassosis occurs due to occupational exposure to fibrous residue of sugarcane (bagasse); Bagassosis has been shown to be due to Thermoactinomyces sacchari Bagasse contains a percentage of silica, innumerable fungal spores and micro-organisms; Bagasse dust blocks bronchioles thus leading to bronchitis and bronchopneumonia Prevention and Bagasse control measures: – Keeping moisture content > 20% – Spraying bagasse with 2% propionic acid (fungicide).