Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by exposure to asbestos fumes. Asbestosis causes shortness of breath and it’s associated with lung cancer. It is not curable, but it can be managed with medication.

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Asbestosis
medindia 8870 Posts Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that occurs due to long- term exposure to asbestos fibres Asbestosis particularly affects the parenchymatous tissues of the lungs and has gained increased significance due to its link to mesothelioma and to other forms of lung and...Read More
Posted on : Tuesday, October 6, 2009 12:00 AM