Mid-Sized Barns. Mid-Sized Barns-from 7 to 15 stalls. Some mid-sized horse barns are private, but often a mid-sized barn has to work for a living. . . as a boarding facility, a training barn, or the center of a breeding operation.
This can cause scarring. Asbestosis, caused by exposure to asbestos, causes scarring and might lead to lung cancer. Silicosis, caused by the inhalation of silica dust, will also cause scarring in the lungs. Mining of gold, lead, copper, zinc, iron and anthracite can result in silicosis if the proper precautions are not taken.
These lumps, called granulomas, are too small to see or feel. They can form anywhere on the inside or outside of the body and can cause permanent scar tissue. They often form in the lungs, lymph nodes, liver, skin, or eyes. Sarcoidosis may affect how an organ works. For instance, if it's in your lungs, you may be short of breath. For every 10 people who get sarcoidosis, 2 or 3 will have permanent lung damage. A small number of people may end up with chronic sarcoidosis, which can last for years.