Can too much exposure of dust result in Lung Cancer?

Question by Sammy12108: Can too much exposure of dust result in Lung Cancer?
Hi I work at this shredding company and we shred books, papers, magazines, etc. However, there is so much dust where I work. After my first day on the job I would sneeze dust. This is a concern to me because I don’t want to end up with any serious illnesses due to the dust. I am only going to be working there for three months albeit I wonder if although it is a short period of time, is it possible to develop lung cancer?

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Answer by holliwood
Its possibly, can you wear a mask?

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