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dust Etymology: AS any fine, particulate, dry matter. Kinds of dust include inorganic dust and organic dust. dust heavy dust such as in dust storms or volcanic fallout may contaminate animal feed sufficiently to cause sand colic in horses. Ruminants seem not to be much affected. dust balls equine intestinal foreign bodies composed of plant fibers with a superficial coating of dense minerals. Because of their light weight they are often evacuated with the feces. dust inhalation important risk factor in etiology of coccidioidomycosis (corral dust), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in horses (feed dust in stables). dust mite see housedust mite. dust rhinotracheitis dusty feed fed in a confined space such as a stable can cause chronic coughing due to rhinotracheitis in cattle. dust Occupational medicine A suspension of solid particles in air. See Coal dust, Inhalant, Nonasbestos dust, Nuclear dust. Patient discussion about kicking up dust. Q. how exactly dust effects on asthmatic people? how can one avoid a dust environment? A. some people try to dust proof there home,they change there matress once a year-----thay do not have rugs in there home---no curtains or draps --and they have someone else dust and clean/no pets.some people keep there pets and take allergie meds. Q. My friend told me that people who allergic to dust are actually allergic to small insect. Is he fooling with me? A. thanks :) Read more or ask a question about kicking up dustHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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KICKING UP DUST Although quite different in size and strength, tornadoes and dust devils both result from atmospheric convection. Carlton has enjoyed his 11 years of peace in the area, minus the noise from people riding on the dirt path and kicking up dust. As Asia's storms settle, windstorms begin kicking up dust in Africa's deserts. |
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