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What Causes Asbestos?
Asbestos-related pleural effusion is a collection of fluid around the lung that generally develops a few years after asbestos exposure. The fluid collection is not harmful and usually goes away on its own.
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Pleural effusion - asbestos-related
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Asbestosis
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Asbestosis is a respiratory disease brought on by inhaling asbestos fibers.Alternative NamesPulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Interstitial... Read more »
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