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Asbestos Related Lung Diseases Training
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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?

    <p>Asbestosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>20-60 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is asbestosis?

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

    How are pleural plaques formed?

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

    What are the symptoms of pleural plaques?

    <p>Chest pain, persistent cough, and difficulty breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are pleural thickening and pleural plaques related?

    <p>Pleural plaques can develop into pleural thickening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for asbestosis?

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

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