Asbestosis prognosis Archives

Does asbestos cause asthma?

While asbestos exposure is not a direct cause of asthma, it can contribute to the development or exacerbation of asthma-like symptoms in some individuals. Let’s explore this further: It’s worth noting that the primary respiratory health concerns associated with asbestos exposure are asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, rather than asthma. Asbestosis is a chronic lung … Read more

Stages of asbestosis

Asbestosis is not typically classified into specific stages like some other diseases, such as cancer. Instead, the progression and severity of asbestosis are often evaluated based on the extent of lung damage and the resulting symptoms. However, the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) have developed a classification system called the … Read more