Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of several serious diseases, including:
Asbestosis -- a chronic lung ailment that can produce shortness of breath, coughing, and permanent lung damage
Lung cancer
Mesothelioma -- a relatively rare cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen
Other cancers, such as those of the larynx, oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and kidney.
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