What is Asbestosis?
Asbestosis is a disease of the lungs that is caused by exposure to asbestos. When someone breathes in asbestos, the fibers can get stuck in sacs in the lungs and cause scarring. Asbestosis is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. Like other asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, there is a long latency period. Asbestosis […]
