Asbestosis

• Facts:
  Work in manufacturing of tile or brake linings, insulation, construction, demolition, or ship building
  Presents 15-20 years after exposure
• Diagnosis:
  Linear opacities at lung bases and interstitial fibrosis
• Complications:
  Bronchogenic carcinoma (more common)
  Mesothelioma
• See Also:
  Restrictive lung disease