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What is Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a lung condition caused by breathing in asbestos fibers. Asbestosis takes a long time to develop. The earliest symptoms usually show up 10-40 years after first exposure.

Asbestosis can develop even when exposure to asbestos ended years before. The severity of asbestosis depends on the amount and length of time of exposure to asbestos. Symptoms get worse as asbestosis progresses and may include shortness of breath or chest pain.

Reference for Asbestosis Article

National Institutes of Health

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