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Which of the following health risks is associated with asbestos exposure?

Stroke

Heart disease

Diabetes

Mesothelioma (correct)

What are the symptoms of asbestos-related diseases?

Headaches and dizziness

Shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain (correct)

Joint pain and muscle weakness

Nausea and vomiting

What happens when asbestos fibers accumulate in human tissue through repeat exposure?

Increased cellular changes leading to cancer (correct)

Decreased inflammation

Reduced DNA damage

Improved lung function

Which lung condition develops as a result of asbestos exposure and involves progressive scarring of lung tissue?

Asbestosis Signup and view all the answers

How long may it take for symptoms of asbestos-related diseases to manifest after exposure?

20-60 years Signup and view all the answers

What is asbestosis?

An incurable lung disease causing inflammation and scarring due to asbestos exposure Signup and view all the answers

How are pleural plaques formed?

By the formation of benign areas of thickened tissue in the lung lining due to asbestos exposure Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of pleural plaques?

Chest pain, persistent cough, and difficulty breathing Signup and view all the answers

How are pleural thickening and pleural plaques related?

Pleural plaques can develop into pleural thickening Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for asbestosis?

Symptomatic relief and avoiding further exposure to asbestos, chemicals, and smoking Signup and view all the answers