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Asbestosis
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 information about asbestos and lung disease, including asbestosis.
Reviewed October 2011
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| Title: | Mesothelioma |
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| Publisher: | The Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | The mesothelium makes a lubricating fluid that helps protect the organs and allow them to move around. For example, this fluid makes it easier for the lungs to move inside the chest when you breathe. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Asbestosis |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Asbestosis is a fibrotic disease of the lungs caused by chronic exposure and inhalation of asbestos fibres. Asbestos is mixture of chemicals that occurs naturally as a fibre substance and was widely used in the building industry for insulation, roofing and fireproofing. Asbestosis damages the connective tissue in the lungs, causing the lungs to become fibrous and stiff. Asbestos exposure can lead to other diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. |
| Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Title: | Asbestos related diseases |
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| Publisher: | National Health and Medical Research Council |
| Description: | An overview of asbestos related disease as a health issue in Australia and NHMRC funding into asbestos research |
| Date: | Jan 2011 |
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