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Pulmonary Asbestosis

Asbestosis, the inhalation of asbestos fibers, is not a cancerous lung disease. The asbestos fibers once in the lung cause inflammation and irritation. When the body reacts and fights this foreign particle, it leads to further inflammation. The typical symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath and coughing. Serious asbestosis is caused by heavy exposure to asbestos over a period of time. People who have asbestosis are at high risk of developing lung cancer or mesothelioma.

Close up of lung from a patient with pulmonary asbestosis.

Mesothelioma Symptoms
Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura are often symptoms 		Diagnosis of Mesothelioma
Diagnosis begins with a review of the patient's medical history, including any history of asbestos exposure
Abdominal Mesothelioma
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Mesothelioma cancer is a specific type that has one main known cause and many treatment options.
Cystic Mesothelioma
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