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When the exposure to the asbestos is very high it can lead to lung cancer and laryngeal cancer. Mesothelioma, which is a locally invasive tumor of the lung pleura, is one of the late complication of the disease.

If the affected individual is a smoker the effects are twice as severe. This is because smoking and asbestos exposure have a synergistic effect. Other complications include blue color on lips and fingers (cyanosis), pulmonary hypertension, and failure of the right side of the heart (cor pulmonale).

The medical significance of asbestosis is primarily due to its association with certain cancers. With increasing involvement of the lung tissues, cardiopulmonary failure can also result.

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Posted by: asbestosis Posted on: 10/29/2009

Asbestos is very dangerous and cause disease Asbestosis, but in my country, asbestos is still used and the government does not forbid

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Posted by: RobatAsbestosis Posted on: 10/06/2009

Hi - we are looking for people affected to share their stories on Asbestosis, if interested please get in touch.

Cheers,

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