[header] How to diagnose silicosis [title] Identify if you are at risk. [step] Silicosis affects specific groups of people. People who have an occupation where they have been exposed to silica (quartz dust) that they have inhaled are at a high risk of developing this condition. 
[substeps] People particularly affected are those who work in mines, foundries, or quarries, cut stones or blast rock and sand, or use sand blasters. Glass makers, ceramic and gemstone workers, and potters are also at risk.