asbestosis written by katy moncivais, ph.d. medical editor reviewed by linda molinari editor in chief locate a mesothelioma cancer center near you get connected home asbestos cancer asbestosis asbestosis is a chronic scarring disease that affects the lungs. it is caused by asbestos exposure. ...
Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhalingasbestos. The fibers get trapped in the lungs and can’t be removed by the body. After 10-50 years, scarring of lung tissue caused by asbestos makes breathing difficult. Asbestosis is not a cancer likemesothelioma, but it’s still very danger...
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the tissues that cover most of the internal organs. There are different types of this disease. Pleural malignant mesothelioma primarily affects the thin layer of tissues surrounding the lungs and may be the most common form.Pericardial mesotheliomaaffects the heart ...
Asbestosis is a long-term respiratory condition caused by inhaling asbestos fibres. These fibres lead to scarring of the lung tissue, resulting in decreased lung function and breathing difficulties. #2. Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare and highly progressive form of cancer that mainly affects the...