Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Asbestos


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Asbestos
Question: Are there any treatments for inhalation of asbestos? I believe I was exposed to it when drilling through the siding of our house.

Answer: There are no treatments of asbestos in exposed patients other than observation. Stopping smoking will decrease the risk of lung cancer over time.

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