Yes - inhalation of asbestos dust can cause scarring of the lungs known as asbestosis. Please see the related link below for examples of how inhalation of dust can cause respiratory problems.
Prolonged inhalation of any kind of dust will cause medical problems. Using lung protection is a very good idea.
An irritant - eg pollen or dust or some chemical inhaled or swallowed A viral infection - eg the cold virus. A bacterial infection - eg a strep throat Cancer - eg cancer of the throat. Are SOME causes of a sore throat. IF you are concerned about your throat or health, you should go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) for an examination, diagnosis and possible treatment.
Generally, pneumoconiosis is caused by inhalation of dust over long periods of time, usually as the result of mine work or work with asbestos or ground silica.
A bagassosis is a pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of dust from sugarcane processing.
Pneumoconiosis is an occupational lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust. Such as Black Lung.
Breathing dust and no water.
a disease of the lungs due to inhalation of dust, characterized by inflammation, coughing, and fibrosis.
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
They can and they will. Birds produce a dust that can trigger an allergic reaction known as 'alveolitis' and is known as 'bird breeders lung'. This will affect a human who is already sensitive to lung related problems. It is more likely to occur when birds are kept in a confined space so that inhalation of feather dust and fecal is more concentrated. Illness can be noted between 4 and 6 hours after inhalation. Prolonged exposure may be serious
Circulatory problems from breathing dust
Dust and bacteria are trapped and swallowed at the back of the throat by a cilia cell.