21. EMedicine - Asbestosis : Article By Basil Varkey, MD, FRCPC, FCCP asbestosis Pulmonary fibrosis caused by asbestos inhalation is called asbestosis.The word asbestos is derived from Greek and means inextinguishable, http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic171.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Pulmonology Asbestosis Last Updated: July 8, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: pneumoconiosis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung disease, bronchogenic carcinoma, malignant mesothelioma, coal worker's pneumoconiosis, dermatomyositis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, silicosis, collagen vascular diseases, interstitial pulmonary diseases, asbestos inhalation, chrysotile fibers, amphibole fibers, calcified pleural plaques, noncalcified pleural plaques, pleural thickening, benign exudative pleural effusion, rounded atelectasis, malignant mesothelioma of the pleura AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Basil Varkey, MD, FRCPC, FCCP

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24. EMedicine - Asbestosis : Article By Sam Chun, MD asbestosis Asbestos is the generic term used for the group of fibrous mineralsilicates of magnesium and iron whose chemical and physical properties make http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic52.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Radiology Chest Asbestosis Last Updated: August 11, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: coal worker's pneumoconiosis, dermatomyositis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, silicosis, collagen vascular diseases, interstitial pulmonary diseases AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Differentials X-ray ... Bibliography Author: Sam Chun, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Radiology, University of Western Ontario Coauthor(s): William B Dawson, MD, FRCPC , Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Western Ontario Editor(s): Judith K Amorosa, MD, FACR , Clinical Professor and Program Director, Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Consulting Staff, Department of Radiology, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; Bernard D Coombs, MBChB, PhD

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26. Mesothelioma Information And Resource Group About one in seven people who suffer from asbestosis, a lung disease resulting from high exposure to asbestos, eventually develop lung cancer. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

27. Asbestosis - MayoClinic.com asbestosis is a breathing disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to asbestos,a product once commonly used in the building and manufacturing industries. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00482

28. ATSDR - ToxFAQsT Asbestos disease is called asbestosis and is usually found in workers exposed to asbestos, but not in the general public. People with asbestosis have http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

29. Mesothelioma - Asbestos Information Mesothelioma asbestos asbestosis information. asbestosis is a lung condition,often referred to as a diffuse pulmonary fibrosis which results from http://www.mirg.org/asbestos/

MIRG.org Mesothelioma - What is it? About Asbestosis Asbestos Related Lung Cancer ... What's New Asbestos - Asbestosis Asbestosis is a lung condition, often referred to as a "diffuse pulmonary fibrosis" which results from the inhalation of asbestos fibers. It is one of a number of diseases categorized as occupational lung disease or environmental lung disease. A unique aspect of asbestosis that distinguishes it from other fibrotic diseases (such as silicosis) is the presence of asbestos bodies and fibers in the lung tissue. Additionally, asbestos bodies and fibers have been detected in small numbers beyond the lung: in tonsils, thoracic and abdominal lymph nodes, pleura, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, small and large intestines, esophagus and stomach. Typically, asbestos particles are inhaled into the lungs by exposed individuals in large quantities. The body's defense mechanisms respond to asbestos fibers by attacking them, which forms the characteristic fibrosis which can often be detected with an x-ray or CT Scan. Asbestosis is a disease process which is progressive and irreversible in nature. It typically leads to subsequent respiratory disability. In the most severe cases, asbestosis may lead to death from pulmonary hypertension and cardiac failure. Asbestosis is generally considered to be a restrictive lung disease. The fibrosis which forms reduces the lung's ability to expand and exchange oxygen (distensibility). This "stiff lung" condition reduces all volumes and capacities of the lungs. A person with asbestosis tends to breathe more rapidly as a compensatory reaction to his or her diminished lung capacity.

30. Information & Advice For Those Suffering From Asbestos Related Diseases, Asbesto UK solicitors providing information about asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. http://www.asbestosadvice.co.uk

This website is designed to provide information for those suffering from asbestos related diseases, including pleural plaques, pleural thickening, asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Contact our advice line: Email Contact: ( click on envelope) When emailing please include your Name AddressTel No D.O.B Diagnosis Details. Specialists in Claims for Industrial Disease Rowley Ashworth is one of the leading law practices specialising in personal injury claims. Covering the whole of England and Wales from six offices, each case is individually handled by a personal injury specialist committed to obtaining just and proper compensation. Rowley Ashworth does not act for employers or their insurers in personal injury work. Instructions are only accepted from victims or their families. FREE INITIAL INTERVIEW HOME/HOSPITAL VISITS FUNDING ADVICE INCLUDING CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENTS Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Wolverhampton.

31. Mesothelioma - About Asbestosis asbestosis is a lung condition, often referred to as a diffuse pulmonary A unique aspect of asbestosis that distinguishes it from other fibrotic http://www.mirg.org/asbestos/index.shtml

Mesothelioma - What is it? About Asbestosis Asbestos Related Lung Cancer Know Your Rights ... www.MIRG.org About Asbestosis Asbestosis is a lung condition, often referred to as a "diffuse pulmonary fibrosis" which results from the inhalation of asbestos fibers. It is one of a number of diseases categorized as occupational lung disease or environmental lung disease. A unique aspect of asbestosis that distinguishes it from other fibrotic diseases (such as silicosis) is the presence of asbestos bodies and fibers in the lung tissue. Additionally, asbestos bodies and fibers have been detected in small numbers beyond the lung: in tonsils, thoracic and abdominal lymph nodes, pleura, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, small and large intestines, esophagus and stomach. About Asbestosis How Did I Get Asbestosis? What Are The Clinical Signs of Asbestosis? Where Do I Go From Here? ... www.Mirg.org

32. Asbestosis Disease Information, including symptoms, signs, causes, and treatments. http://www.crohns-disease-probiotics.com/asbestosis.html

Asbestosis Disease Asbestosis is a breathing disorder caused by inhaling high levels of asbestos fibers. Accumulation of these fibers in your lungs can lead to scarring which is known as fibrosis, of lung tissue and diminished breathing capacity. You might not beware that you have asbestosis because it usually doesn't appear until years after exposure. But once known, the condition often worsens and can lead to death and disability. Known to be resistant to heat and corrosion; asbestos is a natural mineral product. Its fibers, which are strong and flexible, are easily woven together and were used extensively in the past in the manufacturing and building industries. Pipe and duct insulation, fire-retardant materials, brake and clutch linings, cement, and some vinyl floor tiles are the most common uses. Before the federal government began regulating the use of asbestos and asbestos products in the mid-1970s, the people most likely to develop asbestosis are people that had high levels of contact with it. The majority of people with asbestosis acquired it on the job Today, it is strictly regulated by federal, state and local government agencies. Still, since the 1940s, up to 10 million people may have been exposed to asbestos. These days, most instances of asbestos exposure occur during removal of old asbestos products or the demolition of old buildings that were built with materials that contain asbestos. In such situations, only professionals who wear protective gear and are trained in the handling of asbestos should partake in any removal.

33. Siliocosis & Asbestosis The Health and Safety Homepages provide you with a wealth of health and safetyrelated information whether you are a duty holder or just an interested http://www.healthandsafety.co.uk/silasb.htm

Silicosis The commonest form of pneumoconiosis is due to the inhalation of free silica. e.g. Cryoptocrystalline Tridymite Cristobalite Amorphous Lung reaction Symptoms There are no symptoms in the early stage. Later the initial complaint is of a dry morning cough. Next occurs some breathlessness, at first noticeable on exercise but, as destruction of the lung tissue proceeds, breathlessness worsens until it is present at rest. The interval between exposure and the onset of symptoms varies from a few months in some susceptible individuals to, more usually, many years, depending on the concentration of respirable free silica and the exposure time at work. Silicosis is the one form of pneumoconiosis that predisposes tuberculosis, when additional symptoms of fever, loss of weight, bloody sputum may occur. In the presence of gross lung destruction the blood circulation from the heart to the lung may be embarrassed and result in heart failure. Diagnosis This depends on a history of exposure and, in the early stages, a chest X-ray showing tiny radio opaque nodules and, later, a history of cough and breathlessness and sound in the chest detectable with a stethoscope. Lung function tests may be helpful, but usually not until the late stages.

34. Asbestos Exposure: Questions And Answers Information from the National Cancer Institute about asbestos exposure and diseases like asbestosis. http://imsdd.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/600321.html

"Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers" is redistributed by University of Bonn, Medical Center Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers Get this document via a secure connection CancerMail from the National Cancer Institute !!! ATTENTION !!! The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has updated its cancer information delivery services. In the future, please use the Cancer.gov web site ( Http: //cancer.gov/ ) to meet your cancer information needs. CancerMail users in the United States can obtain cancer information by telephone at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). The NCI will no longer support CancerMail after November 2002. If you have comments about the NCI's cancer information delivery services, contact us by e-mail at cancer.govstaff@mail.nih.gov or call 301-496-9096. CANCER FACTS National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health What is asbestos? "Asbestos" is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. These fibers are not

35. Asbestosis asbestosis is a breathing disorder caused by inhaling high levels of Signs andsymptoms of asbestosis usually don t appear until years after exposure. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00482.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Autos SERVICES Video E-mail Newsletters Your E-mail Alerts RSS ... Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: Respiratory System Bronchitis Common cold Pneumonia Pleurisy ... Interstitial lung disease INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Asbestosis From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Asbestosis is a breathing disorder caused by inhaling high levels of asbestos fibers. Prolonged accumulation of these fibers in your lungs can lead to scarring of lung tissue and diminished breathing capacity. Signs and symptoms of asbestosis usually don't appear until years after exposure. But once apparent, the condition often worsens and can lead to disability and even death if exposure to asbestos continues. Asbestos is a natural mineral product that's resistant to heat and corrosion. It was used extensively in the past in the building and manufacturing industries. Some of its more common uses were in pipe and duct insulation, fire-retardant materials, brake and clutch linings, cement, and some vinyl floor tiles.

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37. Asbestosis a CHORUS notecard document about asbestosis. asbestosis. interstitial fibrosissecondary to asbestos inhalation. increased risk http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00029.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Respiratory system About CHORUS Search Feedback asbestosis interstitial fibrosis secondary to asbestos inhalation increased risk: lung Ca gastrointestinal Ca pleural mesothelioma Cf: asbestos lung disease Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 26 May 2004 Related CHORUS documents: asbestos lung disease silicosis duodenal ulcer acute extrinsic allergic alveolitis ... coal worker's pneumoconiosis Search for related articles: AJR American Journal of Roentgenology PubMed : index to biomedical literature ... Medical College of Wisconsin

38. Asbestosis asbestosis. interstitial fibrosis secondary to asbestos inhalation. increased risk.lung Ca; gastrointestinal Ca; pleural mesothelioma http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/to-go/00029.html

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39. Encyclopaedia Topic : Asbestosis, Section : Introduction asbestosis is a serious, longterm lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos dust People working in industries where asbestosis was used extensively, http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=40

40. Encyclopaedia Topic : Asbestosis, Section : Treatment It is not possible to reverse or cure asbestosis, although if caught early enoughthe worsening The main treatment used in asbestosis is oxygen therapy, http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=40&AreaID=3965&LinkID=3040

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