How does flocking affect the lungs?

How does flocking affect the lungs?

Roy Artal (Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician) gives expert video advice on: What are the common symptoms of flock worker's lung disease? and more...

These very minute fibers of nylon, which are so small they just float in the air and are airborne, can get into the lungs. Once they get into the lungs, they trigger a reaction of inflammation and scarring. If this takes place over a long period of time, people can develop really significant and sometimes permanent impairment with respect to their breathing.