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Asbestosis

What is Asbestosis?

Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath. Asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe, and usually don't appear until many years after initial exposure.

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  • Shortness of breath
  • Persistent dry cough
  • Chest tightness or chest pain
  • Weight loss from loss of appetite
  • A dry, crackling sound in the lungs while breathing in
  • Wider and rounder than normal fingertips and toes (clubbing)

Complications. If you have asbestosis, you're at increased risk of developing lung cancer — especially if you smoke or have a history of smoking. Rarely, malignant mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissue around the lung, can occur many years after exposure to asbestos.

Asbestosis is caused by breathing in asbestos fibres. People working in certain trades are more likely to have been exposed to asbestos in the past.

You can reduce your risk of asbestosis by avoiding long-term exposure to asbestos. If your job involves exposure to the mineral, you should wear a respirator (a mask that filters particles from the air). This protective mask keeps you from inhaling asbestos fibers or dust

Risk of asbestosis is generally related to the amount and the duration of exposure to asbestos. The greater the exposure is, the greater the risk is of lung damage. Secondhand exposure is possible for household members of exposed workers, as asbestos fibers may be carried home on clothing.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation – a programme of exercises and education to help manage your symptoms
  • Oxygen therapy – breathing in oxygen-rich air from a machine or tank to help improve breathlessness if your blood oxygen levels are low
  • Using an inhaler to ease breathing (if your symptoms are mild)
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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

In this procedure, your doctor injects a local anesthetic and then inserts a needle through your chest wall between your ribs and lungs to remove excess fluid for lab analysis and to help you breathe better.

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