What Is Severe Asbestosis?
As its name implies, severe asbestosis is an advanced stage of the disease. Asbestosis is contracted by extended exposure to asbestos, usually suffered by people who work in asbestos manufacturing plants. In addition to getting aggressive treatment, severe asbestosis patients should refrain from activities that tend to exacerbate the condition, such as smoking.
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Identification
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Severe asbestosis is an advanced stage of the respiratory disease caused by extended exposure to asbestos.
Features
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In general, asbestosis symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, a persistent cough and reduced lung capacity.
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Prevention/Solution
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There is no cure for asbestosis, especially when it has reached the severe stage. The best a doctor can do is treat symptoms and delay its progression.
Time Frame
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Asbestosis can lie dormant for 20 to 30 years, so its severe stage could take 40 years or more after initial exposure. Most asbestosis patients die of something other than severe asbestosis.
Warning
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Severe asbestosis can lead to other diseases, such as respiratory failure.
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