Treatment of Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a serious lung condition caused by long-term exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a fiber-like material that was once used in buildings for insulation, flooring and roofing. Its use has been fully banned in the UK since 1999. While asbestos can be dangerous, it's not harmful if left alone. The main cause of asbestosis is inhaling asbestos fibers or dust over a long period of time. This leads to the thickening and scarring of your lungs and pleura (very thin tissue, or membrane, that line your lungs). Breathing in asbestos particles in the air causes asbestosis. Breathing in asbestos particles in the air causes asbestosis. Undisturbed asbestos — such as in insulation or tile — doesn’t increase your risk of the disease.