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Chronic Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a
Alternative Names
Pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract normally, and cannot perform gas exchange.
The severity of the disease depends on how long the person was exposed to asbestos and the...
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