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A radiographic study of inhalational lung diseases is conducted. One pattern of involvement is seen in persons whose total lung capacity, diffusing capacity, and compliance is decreased. This pattern consists of numerous bilateral nodular opacifications on chest radiographs. Polarizable needlelike crystals are seen on microscopic examination of these nodules. What inhaled substance is most likely to produce these findings?

ACigarette smoke
BMold spores
CSilica dust
DSulfur dioxide
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