Pleural Disease

Asbestos exposure can also increase the risk of developing asbestosis (a pulmonary inflammatory disease that causes shortness of breath, coughing, and persistent lung damage) and other non-cancerous lung and pleural diseases such pleural plaques (changes in the membranes surrounding the lung).                                                                                                                                                                                Is it possible for asbestos to produce pleural effusion?

Pleural plaque formation, calcification, thickening, rounded atelectasis, adhesions, effusion, and mesothelioma are all symptoms of asbestos exposure.

Pleural Plaques: What Causes Them?

Asbestos exposure is usually always the cause of pleural plaques. However, just because you have the condition doesn't indicate you'll get mesothelioma. Asbestos fibers inhaled can build up in the lungs' lining and irritate the tissue.

What is the impact of asbestos on the respiratory system?

Lung tissue is irritated and scarred by asbestos fibers, causing the lungs to stiffen. Breathing becomes difficult as a result of this. As asbestosis advances, scarring of lung tissue increases. Your lung tissue eventually stiffens to the point that it can no longer flex and expand appropriately.

How long may pleural effusion be tolerated?

Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a frequent but significant illness that is linked to a lower quality of life, increased morbidity, and increased death. Its prevalence and accompanying healthcare expenses are increasing, and its treatment is still palliative, with a median survival time of 3 to 12 months.

What are some of the signs and symptoms of pleural plaque?

Pleural plaques, in most cases, do not cause any symptoms. If symptoms do appear, they are usually minor. Excessive coughing and pain during breathing and coughing are two symptoms of pleural plaques.