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.
Smoking can increase the risk of these disaeses 50% or more.
* A cough or a change in cough pattern;
* Blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up from the lungs;
* Pain in the chest or abdomen;
* Difficulty in swallowing or prolonged hoarseness; and/or
* Significant weight loss.
