pulmonary disorders
Asbestosis
Prognosis for Asbestosis
Prognosis varies; asbestosis typically progresses slowly over many years. Many patients have mild symptoms and do well, whereas some develop progressive dyspnea and a few develop Overview of Respiratory Failure and Patients with asbestosis have a significantly increased risk of lung cancer (usually non–small cell lung carcinoma). Additionally, asbestos and smoking have a synergistic effect on Overview of Lung Tumors . All forms of inhaled asbestos have been associated with an elevated risk of lung cancer. 