Asbestos Lung Cancer Diagnosing Methods
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
- Chest X-Ray
- CT or Computed Tomography Scan
- Laboratory Testing
- Lung Function Examination
- Physical Examination
- Thoracentesis
Asbestos Lung Cancer vs. Mesothelioma
Although both diseases are caused by asbestos exposure and take a large latency period to develop. Mesothelioma solidifies within the mesothelium, or the lining of the lungs while Asbestos Lung Cancer forms within the lung itself.
Symptoms of Asbestos Lung Cancer
Asbestos Lung Cancer symptoms typically occur later in the disease. These symptoms begin to show after stage 3 or 4.
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Swelling in the face and/or neck
- Chronic respiratory infections
- Wheezing
