Asbestosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is asbestosis?
A
A form of diffuse interstitial lung disease (DILD) due to exposure to asbestos
2
Q
What are the pathological changes that occur in asbestosis?
A
Progressive, diffuse inflammation
Fibrosis of lung parenchyma
Disruption and destruction of A-C membrane
3
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of asbestosis?
A
Progressive exertional breathlessness and cough
Clubbing
Crepitations
+/- cyanosis
4
Q
How can asbestosis cause PAH?
A
Destruction of pulmonary capillaries
Spasm of pulmonary arterioles
