Asbestosis Flashcards
1
Q
Where is asbestos found?
A
Demolition and ship building
2
Q
Clinical features of ‘Asbestosis’
A
- Chest pain
- Dyspnoea
- Weight loss
- Clubbing
3
Q
What does asbestosis increase the risk of?
A
Increases risk of mesothelioma
4
Q
What does a chest x ray show in asbestosis?
A
- Pleural effusion
- Thickening of pleural
- Lower lobe fibrosis
