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Asbestosis

A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers which elicit potent inflammatory responses in the parenchyma of the lung. The disease is characterized by interstitial fibrosis of the lung, varying from scattered sites to extensive scarring of the alveolar interstitium.
Also Known As:
Asbestoses; Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonitis - from Asbestos Exposure; Pulmonary Fibrosis - from Asbestos Exposure
Networked: 1132 relevant articles (17 outcomes, 125 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Silicosis
2. Pneumoconiosis
3. Pulmonary Fibrosis (Fibrosing Alveolitis)
4. Anthracosis
5. Interstitial Lung Diseases (Interstitial Lung Disease)

Experts

1. Kamp, David W: 11 articles (09/2015 - 05/2002)
2. Kishimoto, Takumi: 10 articles (05/2016 - 10/2006)
3. Mossman, Brooke T: 9 articles (01/2016 - 03/2003)
4. Franko, Alenka: 8 articles (10/2021 - 06/2007)
5. Yates, Deborah H: 8 articles (12/2020 - 05/2006)
6. Roggli, Victor L: 8 articles (12/2018 - 12/2004)
7. Schneider, Joachim: 8 articles (04/2014 - 07/2007)
8. Magnani, Corrado: 7 articles (01/2021 - 01/2002)
9. Park, Eun-Kee: 7 articles (12/2020 - 12/2008)
10. Takahashi, Ken: 7 articles (01/2018 - 07/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Asbestosis:
1. AsbestosIBA
2. diethylenetriamineIBA
3. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
4. MineralsIBA
5. Reactive Oxygen Species (Oxygen Radicals)IBA
6. pirfenidoneIBA
7. CollagenIBA
8. GalliumIBA
9. Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA)IBA
10. Leukotriene B4IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Gamma Cameras (Gamma Camera)
2. Exercise Therapy (Therapy, Exercise)
3. Therapeutics
4. X-Ray Film
5. Lung Transplantation