Asbestosis is a serious, progressive, long-term disease of the lungs. Asbestosis is not a cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers that irritate and inflame lung tissues, causing the lung tissues to scar, causes asbestosis. The scarring makes it hard to breathe and difficult for oxygen and carbon dioxide pass through the lungs. Asbestosis generally progresses slowly. The latency period for the onset of asbestosis is typically 10-20 years after the initial exposure. The disease can vary from asymptomatic (no symptoms) to disabling and potentially fatal. Signs and Symptoms of asbestosis can include: Shortness of breath is the primary symptom, persistent and productive cough (a cough that expels mucus), chest tightness, chest pain, loss of appetite, and /or dry, crackling sound in the lungs while inhaling. Contrary to popular belief, the US has not banned asbestos. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently estimated that at least 10000 people die each year from asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos exposure is linked to asbestosis, lung & gastrointestinal cancers, and an aggressive cancer called mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause permanent and irreversible damage to vital organs. Disease occurs 10 -- 50 years after exposure. The undiagnosed need to STOP AND THINK about possible occupational or environmental asbestos exposure when asked by their doctors. Early detection is often difficult; asbestos related disease symptoms are generally vague and can be ...
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