Silica, a mineral found in the lap of Mother Nature helps in absorbing kinetic energy. But this same silica mineral can prove very harmful for a human being if it enters the lungs through the medium of air. If the silica dust is trammeled inside the lungs it can cause a respiratory disease known as silicosis. The skin of the affected individual starts getting blue in color along with the breathing problems. Silicosis is often misunderstood by common cold or pneumonia. An individual working in a mining, Road building or a sand blasting businesses have a high risk of getting silicosis. Silicosis does not have any particular treatment. The affected person should kibosh himself from silica dust, as it is the only alternative to stop the disease from getting worst. Person affected from silicosis needs to have a well ordered tuberculosis tests as in few cases silicosis leads to tuberculosis. Smoking can prove very hazardous for person suffering from these diseases.