Asbestos Related Illnesses

Information on asbestos related illnesses such as asbestosis and mesothelioma can be found in this category.

Pleural Thickening

Pleural thickening is a condition of the lungs that is most commonly caused by the long term exposure and inhalation

The most common manifestation of exposure to asbestos are pleural plaques. Statistics indicate that more than half the people who

Mesothelioma is a rare, highly aggressive type of cancer that can be caused by exposure to asbestos. This cancer can

Smoking and asbestos exposure are the two leading causes of lung cancer. It is estimated that more than 2000 people

Asbestosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterised by scarring of lung tissues. Although the condition is non-malignant, it is