Asbestosis : Causes & Cure

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Asbestosis?

1. It is occupational lung disease.
2. There is no cure available for asbestosis.
- Published on 27 Oct 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
- Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory and fibrotic medical condition affecting the parenchymal tissue of the lungs caused by the inhalation and retention of asbestos fibers.
- People with extensive occupational exposure to the mining, manufacturing, handling, or removal of asbestos are at risk of developing asbestosis.

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