The persons working in textile factories such as carpet weavers are exposed to which of the following occupational diseases ?

Workers in textile factories, including carpet weavers and cotton mill employees, are frequently exposed to organic dusts such as cotton, wool, and jute. Inhalation of these fibers leads to significant respiratory destruction, including chronic cough, bronchitis, and emphysema [c1]. Specifically, textile process dusts are known to cause occupational asthma and byssinosis (often called 'brown lung') [t7][t8]. Furthermore, the crowded and poorly ventilated environments typical of many traditional textile mills increase the risk of infectious respiratory diseases like Tuberculosis. While asbestosis and silicosis are occupational lung diseases, they are primarily associated with the asbestos industry and mining/construction respectively [c2][t2][t6]. Siderosis is caused by iron oxide inhalation. Therefore, asthma and tuberculosis represent the most prevalent occupational health risks for textile and carpet workers due to dust-induced airway hypersensitivity and environmental vulnerability.

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