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Asbestosis is caused by breathing asbestosis. Therefore, although it is caused by airborne particles of asbestos, it cannot be thought of as an airborne disease because it cannot be transferred person-to-person through the air.
Effects
When a person breathes in asbestos, the fibers can cause scarring (fibrosis) in the lungs, and scarred lung tissue does not move or function normally, according to Medline Plus.
Features
The severity of asbestosis symptoms depends on how long a person was exposed to asbestos and how much of it was inhaled, according to Medline Plus.
Time Frame
People who are exposed to asbestos may not develop symptoms of asbestosis for up to twenty years after the exposure, according to Medline Plus.
Considerations
Some people who are exposed over a long period of time to asbestos don't develop asbestosis, and the Mayo Clinic suggests that some genetic factors may protect these individuals.
Potential
Because of improved governmental regulations on the use and handling of asbestos, people are now much less likely to develop asbestosis, according to Medline Plus and the Mayo Clinic.
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