Asbestosis – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

Asbestosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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. About Asbestosis Chronic (long-term) lung disease known as asbestosis is brought on … Read more

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