CHE Toxicant and Disease Database
Asbestosis
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Diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers that may progress despite discontinuation of exposure and can have a latency period of 10-30 years. The incidence of asbestosis has diminished markedly with protective measures.
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