The types of asbestos symptoms an individual experiences generally depends on the asbestos-related disease that has been developed. There are various types of asbestos-related conditions . The most common include asbestosis and mesothelioma .
Asbestosis is a non-cancerous progressive disease that may lack asbestos symptoms for 15 to 30 years. Asbestosis causes scar tissue to build up in the lower half of the lungs, which impedes normal lung functioning. Asbestos symptoms of this disease might include:
* Shortness of breath
* Chronic cough
* Chest pain
* Difficulty breathing
Malignant mesothelioma may lack any noticeable asbestos symptoms for up to fifty years. This cancer primarily affects the pleural lining of the lungs and the peritoneal lining of the organs in the abdominal cavity. It may also affect the pericardial lining of the heart. Depending on the type of mesothelioma, symptoms may include:
* Shortness of breath
* Chest pain
* Persistent cough
* Swelling
* Weight loss
* Nausea
* Obstructed bowels
* Anemia
* Fever and/or night sweats
Types of Asbestos Symptoms
Types of Asbestos Symptoms
