This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Respiratory system, Subject name: Anatomy
Occupational lung disease commonly seen in Textile industry workers is 
Select and explain. 
A. Byssinosis, B. Bagassosis, C. Farmers lung, D. Asbestosis
A: Byssinosis
Answer: A: Byssinosis 
Explanation: Workers occupationally exposed to cotton dust (but also to flax, hemp, or jute dust) in the production of yarns for textiles and rope making are at risk for an asthma-like syndrome known as byssinosis. Ref Harrison 19th edition pg 1688