41. Encyclopaedia Topic : Asbestosis, Section : Introduction asbestosis. Search. Help. Introduction. asbestosis is a serious, longtermlung disease caused by inhaling asbestos dust over a prolonged period. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=40

42. Asbestosis asbestosis Introduction and Epidemiology. asbestosis is a scarringof the lungs that is caused by exposure to airborne asbestos. http://ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~jmp/JeremyLO1.htm

Joint Medical Program Physiology Student Learning Objects Asbestosis Top Introduction and Epidemiology Pathophysiology Diagnosis ... Bottom Introduction and Epidemiology Asbestosis is a scarring of the lungs that is caused by exposure to airborne asbestos. It often leads to breathing problems and heart failure. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring set of minerals that are used in insulation and fire resistance. While asbestos is normally safely contained in its material, it can be released into the air, most often during remodeling or demolition. Asbestos has also been associated with causing lung cancer and mesothelioma, a malignant cancer of the pleura of the chest. As insulation asbestos is cheap and effective and, under proper circumstances, can be safe. In spite of this, an estimated 1.3 million American employees in construction and general industry alone face significant asbestos exposure on the job. As can be seen on the web-site for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration web-site, asbestos use remains legal, but limited, safer use is required by heavy regulations. Asbestosis' clinical appearance is similar to a number of different pulmonary conditions, including silicosis and, to a lesser extent, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It takes a long time to demonstrate itself and occurs far more often in people with poor access to medical care. For these reasons, it is probably strongly under-diagnosed. Since every type of asbestos causes different effects and it is very difficult to measure exposure to airborne asbestos over long time periods, it is very difficult to determine the exact risk from asbestos exposure. Asbestosis is reported to have killed 876 Americans from 1979 to 1992 and has been increasing since then. At the same time, cumulative total number of asbestos associated deaths in the United States (including asbestos-related cancers) may exceed 200,000 by the year 2030.

43. Asbestosis Is A Lung Disease. asbestosis is a lung disease caused by asbestos, a mineral that wasonce used in many industries. There is no cure for asbestosis. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Asbestosis_is_a_l

44. Asbestosis asbestosis. asbestosis is, as its name suggests, caused by inhalation of asbestosfibers. At the moment there is no cure or effective treatment for asbestosis. http://www.kazanlaw.com/faq/asbestosis.cfm

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46. Asbestosis asbestosis. asbestosis, Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination and diagnosticimaging. Exposure may have been minimal, remote in time and indirect. http://www.rcpa.edu.au/pathman/asbestos.htm

This site has been updated. Please go to www.rcpamanual.edu.au This page will be permanently removed on 30th September 2004. Please update your links. Asbestosis Asbestosis Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination and diagnostic imaging. Exposure may have been minimal, remote in time and indirect. Asbestos bodies may be detected in sputum cytology specimens, but a negative result does not exclude asbestosis. Consequences Interstitial lung disease Assessment of respiratory function, blood gases Lung carcinoma Mesothelioma

47. AllRefer Health - Asbestosis (Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonitis - From Asbesto asbestosis (Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonitis from Asbestos Exposure, PulmonaryFibrosis - from Asbestos Exposure) information center covers causes http://health.allrefer.com/health/asbestosis-info.html

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48. Asbestosis - Mesothelioma Information: Asbestos Cancer Resource A history of asbestos use. Asbestos is the cause of asbestosis and mesothelioma. injuredby asbestos. Please view our disclaimer. asbestosis. http://www.mesoinfo.com/asbestos/asbestosis.html

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49. HealthlinkUSA Asbestosis Links Lists the best Websites about asbestosis. Kanoodle.com. Click here forpage 1 of asbestosis information from the HealthlinkUSA directory. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/Asbestosis.html

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Match: sort by: relevance date Free Services Subscribe by email RSS newsfeeds PDA-friendly format loc="/images/" A A A Find Jobs In: Healthcare Engineering Accounting College Contract / Freelance Customer Service Diversity Engineering Executive Healthcare Hospitality Human Resources Information Tech International Manufacturing Nonprofit Retail All Jobs by Job Type All Jobs by Industry Relocating? Visit: Moving Resources Moving Companies Mortgage Information Mortgage Calculator Real Estate Lookup Front Page Today's Digest Week in Review Email Updates ... Outdoor Living Encyclopedia Main Page See live article Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory medical condition affecting the parenchymal tissue of the lungs . It is caused by the chronic inhalation of asbestos fibers. People at risk are with occupational exposure to the mining, manufacturing, handling or removal of asbestos. There is an increased risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma associated with asbestosis. The risk is related to the total dose of asbestos received and the duration of asbestos exposure. Exposure to the crocidolite form of asbestos is the form most associated with mesothelioma among the four forms of asbestos. Mesothelioma usually occurs between 20-40 years after exposure to asbestos and has a very poor prognosis with most patients dying within 2-4 years of diagnosis. Inhalation of fibers of asbestos lead to development of alveolar and interstitial fibrosis of lung tissue. This leads to reduced lung capacity and compliance, leading to reduced gas transfer. The primary symptom of asbestosis would be a slow, insidious onset of

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Asbestosis HI Topics Map Lung Diseases Asbestos mainly affects the lungs and the membrane that surrounds the lungs. Breathing high levels of asbestos fibres for a long time may result in scar-like tissue in the lungs and in the pleural membrane (lining) that surrounds the lung. Follow the links below to find resources relating to asbestosis. Created May 2004 4 Resources Found Asbestosis is a lung disease Better Health Channel Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by asbestos, a mineral that was once used in many industries. The inhaled asbestos fibres cause scarring, which stiffens the lungs and makes breathing difficult. There is no cure for asbestosis. Sep 2003 Asbestos and lung disease The Cancer Council Victoria Comprehensive information on asbestos and cancer, in these broad topics: Tell me more about asbestos. Diseases caused by asbestos. Mesothelioma. Sep 2003 Environmental health guidance note - asbestos Queensland Health Asbestos is the term used to describe a group of naturally occurring minerals whose characteristic feature is that they occur as fibres. Exposure to asbestos can cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. This fact sheet looks at the risks of occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos, and safety precautions. Mar 2002 Asbestos related lung diseases Australian Lung Foundation After a brief history of the uses of asbestos, an explanation is given of how asbestos can enter the lungs and what happens to asbestos within the lungs. The lung diseases which are caused by asbestos are outlined.

53. Pushing For Asbestosis Study Cost Doctor His Job Pushing for asbestosis study cost doctor his job I kept seeing four, five, six casesevery single week, week after week, classic asbestosis, Wineburgh says. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/uncivilaction/doc222.shtml

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55. Asbestos Lawyers & Attorneys - Asbestosis & Mesothelioma Litigation, Legal Help litigation. Legal representation in asbestosis, mesothelioma lung cancerlawsuits. Find mesothelioma lawyers attorneys, legal advice. http://www.legallawhelp.com/safety_and_health/occupation/asbestos_mesothelioma/

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56. Asbestosis - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home respiratory conditions asbestosis asbestosis. asbestosis Hub Informationand links to information and resources related to asbestosis. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/respiratory-conditions/asbestosis.html

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57. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Asbestosis In Ch. 49 asbestosis. asbestosis is widespread scarring of lung tissue caused bybreathing asbestos dust. Asbestos is composed of fibrous mineral http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec04/ch049/ch049d.jsp

58. ASBESTOSIS & MESOTHELIOMA asbestosis MESOTHELIOMA A Patient s Guide Editorial Team. asbestosis. asbestosisis a noncancerous, chronic lung illness caused by exposure to asbestos. http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/asbestosis.html

"Your trusted source for health information online" Health Guide A to Z Medical Dictionary Medical Insurance ... Help HEALTH GUIDE Index Health Insurance Women's Health Men's Health ... Medical Dictionary TELL A FRIEND Tell A Friend About This Page TOPICS/THEMES Allergies Alternative Health Arthritis Asthma ... Women's Health MISCELLANEOUS Interactive Tutorials Herbal Health Products Medical News Medic8 Search ... About Medic8 - A Patient's Guide Editorial Team Asbestosis Asbestosis is a noncancerous, chronic lung illness caused by exposure to asbestos. Significant exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma and non-malignant lung and pleural disorders. Diseases from asbestos exposure take a long time to develop. Most cases of asbestosis occur in asbestos workers 15 or more years after initial exposure to asbestos. Smoking greatly increases the likelihood of lung cancer in workers exposed to asbestos (although smoking does not appear to increase the risk of mesothelioma). Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare cancer which may affect the lining of the lings (pleura) and the abdominal cavity (peritoneum).

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about the firm brochures online services recruitment ... Professional negligence Asbestosis compensation claim Do you have an Asbestosis compensation claim? Asbestosis compensation is more prevalent than many people realise. In the over 40s in the UK, the disease has affected one on every one hundred men and lots of women too. Irwin Mitchell has a special asbestosis compensation team working to win asbestosis compensation claims for individuals and groups. If you suspect that you are affected, we strongly recommend that you contact us. Get personal injury compensation claim advice from Irwin Mitchell Alternatively, click here to complete the free enquiry form Our dedicated asbestosis compensation team work hard to win asbestosis compensation and we have been extremely successful. We have managed to achieve the highest asbestosis compensation award in the UK at £750,000. We have had successes with related illnesses such as occupational mesothelioma (lung cancer) where we achieved an award in excess on £4 million. We have many group cases running which relate to specific industries and work places – doing our best to bring the weight of the law to bare on behalf of people who have suffered simply because they worked in the wrong place. Securing asbestosis compensation is a tough legal battle in the context of terrible pain and grief for victims and relatives. We understand that it is not just about money. An asbestosis compensation claim brings with it an acceptance of liability that is often far more important to the sufferer.

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