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Asbestos-Related Disorders (cont.)

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been linked to human lung disease.
There are three types of asbestos-related lung disease; scarring (asbestosis), cancer and non-cancerous disease of the tissue lining the surface of the lung (pleural disease), and lung cancer.
All forms of asbestos increase the risk of lung disease.
Treatment of asbestos-related diseases includes appropriate vaccinations, treatment of lung infections, smoking cessation, and the use of oxygen if necessary.
If asbestos is suspected in a building, an expert in asbestos abatement should be consulted for inspection, correction, and maintenance.

Last Editorial Review: 11/20/2007

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