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Inhaling asbestos can cause scarring in the lungs and in the pleural membrane (lining) that surrounds the lungs. People with asbestosis have difficulty breathing, often have a cough and, in severe cases, have an enlarged heart.
Follow the links below to find about asbestos and lung disease, including asbestosis.
Reviewed October 2009
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Asbestos related diseases
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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An overview of asbestos related disease as a health issue in Australia and NHMRC funding into asbestos research
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Oct 2009
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Asbestos and lung disease
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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When asbestos is disturbed, it forms a dust made up of tiny fibres that can easily be breathed in and lead to serious health problems such as lung cancer.
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Feb 2009
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Asbestos related lung diseases
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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After a brief history of the uses of asbestos, an explanation is given of how asbestos can enter the lungs and what happens to asbestos within the lungs. The lung diseases which are caused by asbestos are outlined.
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Jul 2002
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