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Asbestos Disease
Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
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Symptoms
Shortness of breath on exertion; Cough; Tightness in the chest; Chest pain. Possible additional symptoms include the fo...
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Causes
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand ...
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Tests
When listening to the chest with a stethoscope (auscultation), the doctor may detect a crackling sound. These tests may...
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Treatments
There is no cure available. Stopping further exposure to asbestos is essential. To ease symptoms, postural drainage, ch...
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Drugs
No known drug therapy
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Alternative Therapies
You can ease the stress of this illness by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems....
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Risk Factors
Age over 40
Alcoholic beverage heavy drinker
Smoker
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Complications
Malignant mesothelioma; Pleural effusion.
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Prevention
In people who are exposed to asbestos, early screening by chest x-ray may help prevent asbestosis.
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you suspect that you've been exposed to asbestos or if you ha...
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