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Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a respiratory disease brought on by inhaling asbestos fibers.Pulmonary fibrosis- from asbestos exposure; Interstitial pneumonitis- from asbestos exposure.Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue(fibrosis) to form inside the lun...

Source:ADAM

Date:April 24, 2009

Asbestosis

Asbestosis is chronic, progressive inflammation of the lung. It is not contagious.Asbestosis is a consequence of prolonged exposure to large quantities of asbestos, a material once widely used in construction, insulation, and manufacturing.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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