For Asbestosis we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Asbestos, Corrosion, Environment, Import Cars, Mesothelioma, Personal Injury and Real Estate.

Asbestosis (Asbestos)

An asbestos-related disease which causes scarring of the lung tissue.

Asbestosis (Corrosion)

A disease that afflicts people who have been exposed asbestos fibers. Scar tissue builds up in the lungs, causing breathing difficulty and an increased risk of infection.

Asbestosis (Environment)

A disease associated with inhalation of asbestos fibers. The disease makes breathing progressively more difficult and can be fatal.

Asbestosis (Import Cars)

A progressive and disabling lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers over a long period of time.

Asbestosis (Mesothelioma)

Diffuse pulmonary fibrosis caused by the inhalation of asbestos particles. The alveoli and bronchioles respond to the asbestos fibers with macrophages, then fibroblasts produce collagen, which forms the characteristic fibrosis.

Asbestosis (Personal Injury)

A disease that afflicts people who have been exposed asbestos fibers. Scar tissue builds up in the lungs, causing breathing difficulty and an increased risk of infection.

Asbestosis (Real Estate)

A disease associated with inhalation of asbestos fibers. The disease makes breathing progressively more difficult and can be fatal. (See asbestos)

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